Content related to the topic: livestock

14 February 2025

Schmallenberg virus (SBV)

Learn about Schmallenberg virus and how it can affect domestic and wild ruminants

2 February 2024

Suffolk 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 Suffolk breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

1 February 2024

Joint-ill in lambs

Learn how to prevent and treat joint infections in young lambs

13 October 2026

Bluetongue virus webinars

These webinars provide the latest updates and presentations from industry experts on bluetongue virus.

25 January 2024

International pork cost of production methodology

Our series examining pork cost of production in selected countries has been developed based on data collected by InterPIG (17 countries)

18 December 2023

Blood sampling guidance for pigs that are 13+ weeks of age

Download this factsheet for guidance on blood sampling pigs that are more than 13 weeks of age as part of the Annual Health and Welfare Review.

29 January 2026

Annual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vets

Resources for vets and vet-led teams with official and practical guidance for carrying out Annual Health and Welfare Reviews

1 June 2026

Bluetongue

Bluetongue is a non-contagious, viral disease affecting domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle and goats), that is transmitted by insects, particularly biting midges.

19 December 2023

How to apply carbon audits and mitigation plans

See what you could get from a carbon audit and what actions could improve your footprint, based on the results from our strategic and monitor farm carbon audits.

10 June 2025

Applying GWP* to UK national GHG emissions

Applying the alternative metric GWP-star to methane emissions at a national scale

13 October 2023

Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2021-2022

This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2021 and 2022.

17 October 2023

Youngstock housing

AHDB has worked with industry experts to pull together best practice on youngstock housing. This guide covers legislation, the calf’s environment, housing design and systems that can be used to house your youngstock.