Systems

23 September 2021

Maternal matters is a new AHDB initiative putting a spotlight on the importance of maternal performance in driving profitability in the suckler herd.

14 September 2021

This on-farm event will give sheep farmers the opportunity to hear about some of the changes Ian has implemented on his farm based on outcomes from the Challenge Sheep data.

9 August 2021

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

Details of free farrowing system suppliers.

6 February 2023

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

6 February 2023

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

11 August 2021

Find out how temporary confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems

18 August 2021

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

17 February 2025

Learn about different types of alternative and free farrowing systems

25 February 2025

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

16 August 2021

The Sheep Breed Survey results describe the breed structure of the British sheep industry at mating in 2020

3 September 2025

Read our advice and information to help you use medicines responsibly.

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