Content related to the topic: livestock

1 April 2020

Impacts of wet weather on a Worcestershire sheep farmer

Sam Jones, Worcestershire sheep farmer, talks about the impact the wet weather and flooding has had on his sheep - feeding, tupping, welfare.

25 October 2021

Dairy cows: controlling contagious mastitis 

Mastitis treatment and control is a major cost to the UK dairy industry. Find out about the measures you can take to lessen the risk of infection spread in your herd.

13 January 2020

QuarterPRO Mastitis Factsheet

Learn how QuarterPRO can help promote and improve udder health and control mastitis.

12 February 2026

Breeding from ewe lambs - finances

We compare two systems; the cost of lambing ewes lambs against running them dry.

11 March 2025

Lambing ewe lambs

Top tips for managing ewe lambs at lambing time, including, lactation, nutrition, when to wean and assisting with problems.

12 February 2026

Managing ewe lambs during pregnancy

Good nutrition after tupping is crucial for ewe lambs to meet their target daily liveweight gain.

11 March 2025

Managing ewe lambs at mating

Top tips for tupping ewe lambs to increase the chances of them getting in lamb.

12 February 2026

Choosing a ram to breed with ewe lambs

Advice on choosing a ram to breed with your ewe lambs.

4 September 2025

Selecting ewe lambs for breeding

When choosing ewe lambs to put to the tup, consider weight, age and management of bought-in sheep.

24 October 2019

The InCalf guide for GB farmers with block calving herds

The InCalf guide for GB farmers with block-calving herds pulls together the accepted knowledge on dairy herd fertility management, drawing on AHDB’s extensive amounts of research and resources, as well as industry experts across Great Britain and beyond.

10 December 2025

Breeding the best genetics for your herd

Find out how to make the most out of the genetics in your herd.

9 April 2021

Reducing lameness at Ditchetts Farm

Richard Tucker share how they have improved herd lameness by following the healthy feet programme.