Content related to the topic: livestock

28 March 2023

Why 'Maternal Matters' in the suckler herd

When it comes to raising the profit margin, AHDB’s Maternal Matters campaign brings the focus away from carcase traits and back to the maternal performance of the suckler cow.

11 April 2023

How much does disease cost pig producers?

Researchers from the universities of Liverpool and Bern (Switzerland) have used economic and population data from Defra, AHDB and AgroVision to answer this question.

23 March 2023

Spotlight on animal science at national conference

AHDB sponsors BSAS and has been involved in shaping the programme, with representatives from our Livestock Science team playing pivotal roles over the course of the three-day conference.

23 March 2023

Drum Farm hosts workshops to improve breeding decisions and herd performance

The recent genetics on farm meeting held at Drum farm, Beeswing in Dumfries & Galloway, attracted local dairy farmers keen to learn about genetics and genomics and how they can affect farm profitability.

11 May 2023

Webinar: RamCompare releases year 7 results inc. new evaluation for carcase traits

Join AHDB’s Signet Breeding Services for the annual results update from the RamCompare project’s UK progeny test, with updated results from the year seven data collection.

20 March 2023

How to performance record your herd with Signet

Through the analysis of pedigree and performance records, Signet’s Beefbreeder service provides a range of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and breeding indexes that enable beef producers to identify genetically superior cattle. Signet’s breeding values give buyers the confidence to invest in the best, and whether you sell from home, auction or online, clearly, it pays to record. Join Signet today and start unlocking the potential of your herd.