Content related to the topic: breeding

9 August 2021

The National Hill Sheep Breed Evaluation

Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.

17 February 2025

Directory of suppliers of free farrowing systems for pigs

Details of free farrowing system suppliers.

6 February 2023

Group farrowing systems

Find out about group farrowing systems and how they differ from other free or loose farrowing solutions.

6 February 2023

Zero confinement farrowing systems

Find out how zero confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems.

11 August 2021

Temporary confinement farrowing systems

Find out how temporary confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems

18 August 2021

Successful free farrowing systems for pigs

Find out how to switch to free or alternative farrowing systems while meeting the needs of the sow, piglets and stockperson.

17 February 2025

Transitioning to alternative farrowing systems

Learn about different types of alternative and free farrowing systems

25 February 2025

Alternative and free farrowing options for pig farms

Find out what options are available when switching to free farrowing and other alternative systems.

1 September 2026

Feeding maize silage for cattle and sheep

Learn about the feed value of maize silage and maize grain and how to use them in cattle and sheep diets.

26 June 2025

Dairy breeding and genetics

Build positive attributes such as milk production or health and management traits into your herd.

30 June 2025

Artificial Insemination (AI) Standard for pigs

Find out what the AI Standard for pigs is and what it means for producers in the UK.

28 September 2021

Bungee serving technique for pigs

Find out about the benefits of the bungee serving technique for pigs and how it can increase efficiency in your unit.