Content related to the topic: livestock

1 September 2021

Sheep Breed Survey 2021

The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future. Changing breeding policies in both the lowland and hill sectors are identified, indicating how the productivity and efficiency of the national flock will change – along with its carbon footprint. Breed Survey data informs the debate for those seeking to market meat based on system/breed/region, aiding the marketing of lighter carcases and guiding the development of new meat products.

26 January 2026

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

19 January 2024

Outdoor pig production for the arable rotation

Find out the benefits of pig production and how outdoor pigs can fit into the arable rotation.

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

11 August 2021

Applications open for Pig Industry Scholarship programme

Companies in the pig industry have until 31 August to apply to take an agricultural student on in their business for a year.

7 October 2025

Avoiding heat stress in pigs: outdoor herds

Here are some practical steps you can take to minimise heat stress in outdoor pigs

7 October 2025

Avoiding heat stress in pigs: indoor herds

Stress from overheating can have a serious effect on your indoor herds, leading to reduced fertility, poor growth rates and even death. Find out what you can do to minimize the risk.

7 October 2025

Avoiding heat stress in pigs

Find out how to identify heat stress and what you can do to minimise the risk.

10 August 2021

Ayrshires see greatest change amongst non-Holstein dairy breeds

Only the Ayrshire breed sees a change at the top amongst the non-Holstein dairy breeds, as VR Vilano takes the lead in the August AHDB Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) rankings.

7 March 2024

Autumn calvers have new choice of profit-driving sires

As autumn approaches, the increasing number of producers in the thick of calving at this time of year will be seeking suitable sires, and can turn their attention to the latest genetic evaluations from AHDB Dairy, ranked on Autumn Calving Index (£ACI).

12 September 2023

Top young sire, Captain, confirms his green credentials

Young sire, Genosource Captain, reaffirms his credentials as the leading Profitable Lifetime Index sire in the genomic £PLI ranking, published today (10 August) by AHDB Dairy.

12 September 2023

High components sire is top proven Holstein

A new number one sire takes top spot in the proven Holstein rankings, published today (10 August) by AHDB Dairy. Westcoast Yamaska moves up from sixth position as some 159 daughters are added to his genetic evaluation, earning him a Profitable Lifetime Index of £776.