Content related to the topic: livestock

9 August 2021

The National Hill Sheep Breed Evaluation

Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.

27 September 2021

Case study: air scrubbers in pig housing – what’s my return on investment (ROI)?

Case study describing the return on investment and further benefits of air scrubber technology.

17 February 2025

Directory of suppliers of free farrowing systems for pigs

Details of free farrowing system suppliers.

6 February 2023

Group farrowing systems

Find out about group farrowing systems and how they differ from other free or loose farrowing solutions.

6 February 2023

Zero confinement farrowing systems

Find out how zero confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems.

11 August 2021

Temporary confinement farrowing systems

Find out how temporary confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems

18 August 2021

Successful free farrowing systems for pigs

Find out how to switch to free or alternative farrowing systems while meeting the needs of the sow, piglets and stockperson.

28 January 2022

Environment outlook: Will farming carbon become central for every farm business?

In this long-term outlook, our Head of Environment Jon Foot discusses his thoughts on how farming carbon may become key for farming businesses in future.

17 February 2025

Transitioning to alternative farrowing systems

Learn about different types of alternative and free farrowing systems

25 February 2025

Alternative and free farrowing options for pig farms

Find out what options are available when switching to free farrowing and other alternative systems.

2 January 2024

Breeding cows to help reach net zero

Two new genetic indexes to help farmers breed more environmentally friendly cows will be launched in August

3 August 2021

Sustainability the focus of 2021's Love Lamb Week

Love Lamb Week (LLW) is celebrating its seventh year with a focus on the sustainability of lamb production in the UK.