Content related to the topic: livestock

8 July 2024

Two more pigs per sow on Strategic Farm

Learn how Farm Excellence is benefiting David Goodier's 230-sow pig farm

13 December 2023

Reducing antibiotic use with Challenge Sheep

Discover how Sam Jones is protecting his flock and cutting costs

3 June 2019

Does your herd need mineral supplements?

Learn how blood testing is reducing costs at Dairy Farm

13 June 2019

Improving sheep handling for Better Returns

On all farms sheep have to be moved and handled several times during the year, which can compromise performance if managed badly. This manual gives an insight into a range of sheep behaviours and explains how a system can be designed and operated to handle sheep calmly, safely and efficiently

1 March 2024

Worm control in sheep

As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group gives an overview of how to control worms effectively and responsibly.

9 July 2025

Growing and finishing lambs

There are two main challenges for the lamb sector; the first is to maintain the production of high-quality meat and the second is to ensure sheep farming is financially viable. This manual outlines the factors to consider to achieve these aims at every stage of production, from weaning to selection

28 November 2022

Minimising carcase losses for Better Returns

With increasingly tight financial margins in beef and sheep production , minimising the losses of saleable meat and offal is important for the whole supply chain. This manual gives an overview of the conditions that cause rejections at post-mortem inspection and how these conditions can be avoided

25 September 2025

Managing beef replacement heifers

Replacement heifers contribute to the new genetic make-up, cost structure and productivity of the suckler herd. This manual provides advice on sourcing, selecting and managing replacement heifers so they can become productive members of the breeding herd

25 October 2018

Better Returns from pure dairy bred male calves

With careful management, surplus pure dairy-bred male calves can be a useful option for beef farmers looking to source additional animals to rear and finish. This manual gives an overview of how to produce good quality beef from surplus male dairy calves

12 May 2021

Improving cattle handling for Better Returns

Understanding how animals react and what stimulates them helps producers improve handling facilities, making cattle handling safer and more efficient. This manual aims to improve producers' understanding of animal behaviour, helping them refine their skills and improve their facilities

23 September 2025

Marketing prime beef cattle

To maximise their financial returns, beef producers need to produce and sell the type of finished cattle markets want. This manual gives an overview of the key elements to focus on to produce cattle that meet the needs of the target market as cost-effectively as possible

22 May 2018

TB Advantage genetic index factsheet

An overview of our TB Advantage genetic index and how it can used as part of a breeding strategy.