Livestock

27 November 2023

Download this guide produced by AHDB and the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs on what to look for when judging stock and why it matters.

4 April 2019

Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge with long lasting effects. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.

30 January 2025

Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.

18 February 2019

The key to maximising financial returns is to produce and sell the type of finished cattle the marketplace wants and is willing to pay for. This booklet highlights the good and bad in terms of carcase quality, fat levels and conformation. It aims to help producers understand the specifications of the market, and to illustrate some of the factors that can affect carcase value and therefore producer returns.

15 February 2019

Our new animation explains how to clean your pigs’ water system and what you need to think about when choosing organic acids

14 February 2019

Meat and dairy from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual food and beverage trade shows held in Dubai.

14 February 2019

An AHDB Beef & Lamb Webinar

19 February 2019

Find out about the link between mineral levels, water system efficiency, and pig growth and health.

6 March 2019

Autumn block calving herds are shown to have potential cost savings of between 1 and 4ppl over all-year-round herds.

23 May 2019

In this guide we explore the potential role of cut and carry systems on UK dairy farms and establish best-practice guidelines for farmers

13 March 2019

Strategic farm event: learn how Neospora has affected fertility at Buscot Wick Farm and how it can be prevented on your farm

29 March 2019

Lloyd & Daphne Holterman of Rosy Lane Holsteins share the essentials for a successful dairy business

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