Content related to the topic: livestock

2 July 2025

Using medicines responsibly

Medicines are used to treat disease in people and in animals. It is important to use medicines appropriately when animals are sick to protect their welfare and restore them to health. The aim is to use as little as possible, but it is also important to use as much as is necessary to prevent unnecessary suffering and maintain animal welfare

16 October 2026

Environment Baselining Pilot

A pioneering pilot aiming to assess the environmental impact of farms across Great Britain.

16 August 2024

Farm case study: FarrOPEN

Learn about the FarrOPEN flexible farrowing system

25 June 2025

Flexible farrowing case studies

Learn about the experiences of farmers who have trialled different flexible farrowing systems

11 June 2024

AHDB at the Cereals Event 2024

Stop at our stand to pick up free resources, chat to staff and take part in technical debates

6 June 2025

Animal health and welfare

From improving livestock health to responsible medicine use, our resources can help you make your business more productive, profitable and resilient.

1 March 2024

Reducing lameness in sheep

Lameness is a common heath and welfare issue that has a negative impact on ewe fertility, lamb growth rates and longevity. It can cause considerable pain and discomfort to the affected sheep, while incurring financial loss to your business.

20 May 2024

Providing environmental evidence to policymakers

An overview on the work AHDB is doing to ensure that policy decisions are fully informed about the full contribution our levy payers are making to net zero.

2 February 2024

Performance recorded terminal sires − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Dorset sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Dorset breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Hampshire Down sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Hampshire Down breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Charollais sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Charollais breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.