Livestock
1 March 2024
Following one of the warmest Februarys on record, the threat to lambs from nematodirus is predicted to be extremely variable across the UK
29 February 2024
Learn about progress with genomic estimated breeding values and feed intake in cattle
1 March 2024
APHA are warning vets and farmers that the current warm weather may contribute to an increase in early spring tick activity
24 May 2024
Learn about the value of performance recording and the ability to use EBVs for future ram purchases and breeding decisions
13 February 2024
AHDB welcomes the recent Defra report which provides new insight into harmonising approaches to assessing carbon at farm-level.
15 February 2024
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has recently published two reports relevant to livestock emissions
8 August 2024
The Environment Agency is introducing changes to Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) requirements, find out what these could mean for you.
20 May 2024
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.
6 February 2024
We estimate that in 2023, over half of the prime beef animals finished in the UK had a dairy dam. This means that breeding decisions made by dairy farmers are having a huge impact on the beef industry.
27 February 2024
Join Gloucester pig club to hear from Ian Gillies of Rattlerow discussing artificial insemination (AI)
13 February 2024
Learn how to successfully outwinter stock on fodder beet to maximise performance and reduce costs
2 February 2024
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.