Content related to the topic: genetics

27 May 2026

Surrey: Beef genetics and safe cattle handling

Learn about the importance of beef genetics and EBVs, as well as practical and safe cattle handling.

25 March 2026

RamCompare seeks sires as project enters exciting new phase

Commercial progeny test RamCompare is looking for rams for the 2026 mating season.

24 March 2026

Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

Producers running grazing based, spring calving systems will soon benefit from a refreshed Spring Calving Index (£SCI).

22 May 2026

Breeding for sustainability for the commercial flock

Farm walk looking at the impact of performance recording and breeding values

27 May 2026

Breed for CH4nge – industry event to share our findings

Celebrate innovation, collaboration and the future of sustainable sheep farming at the closing event of the three-year Breed for CH4nge project.

12 March 2026

Commercial farm hosts wanted to gather lamb data for RamCompare

RamCompare, the UK’s national progeny test, is looking for new commercial farm partners to collect performance data on their lamb crop, tracking lambs from birth through to slaughter.

23 February 2026

UK dairy genomic evaluations pass one million milestone as crossbred genomics move into delivery

UK genomic evaluations have reached a major milestone, with more than one million genotypes now included in our national evaluation programme.

20 November 2026

Sheep Breeders Round Table 2026

Breeding solutions for a changing world.

6 February 2026

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on event will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal

29 October 2025

RamCompare welcomes new farms to the project

Three more farms will use highly rated, Signet-recorded rams this autumn and track the performance of each ram’s progeny from birth to slaughter.

23 October 2025

Breeds at risk

Animals on the UK breeds at risk list may be spared from culling during an exotic notifiable animal disease outbreak.

19 September 2025

GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030

The new 2025–2030 strategy aims to ensure every calf in Great Britain has the right genetics, start, and pathway for a sustainable, high-welfare beef and dairy sector.