Content related to the topic: systems

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.

3 September 2025

Responsible use of medicines in livestock

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

22 June 2021

Using performance recording in crossbred ram breeding

Ram breeding provides the genetics to increase the productivity of your customer’s flock. Performance recording means you can select and market the sheep with the most profitable genetics. Recording crossbred rams uses the same process as a pedigree flock, but you should consider hybrid vigour, ram and progeny uniformity and comparison of sheep.

20 May 2021

RamCompare five-year results identifies traits from performance recorded rams to drive flock productivity

The fifth-year results from the RamCompare project reveal how rams with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimise flock profitability.

22 March 2021

New rams and farms sought as RamCompare Phase III funding announced

After the initial five years of research, funding has now been confirmed for RamCompare t continue into the third phase