The range of research work undertaken by AHDB Beef & Lamb is to be showcased at an event in Warwickshire on 13th September.
Titled “translating the latest research into practice”, the workshop targets any professionals that advise beef and sheep producers, such as vets and consultants.
AHDB Beef & Lamb is involved in a range of projects that aim to produce practical outcomes that industry can adopt.
This one-day event will give an opportunity to share the messages from some of the completed projects and provide updates on current work.
Presentations will include:
• Jimmy Hyslop (Scotland’s Rural College) discussing work on lifetime growth patterns and beef eating quality
• Rob Wilkinson (Harper Adams University) with an update on evaluating metabolisable protein supply for ewes
• Jo Matthews (NIAB-TAG) will present on the effect on lower nitrogen rates on grass and clover
As well as current and completed projects, there will also be industry updates.
These will include Kim Matthews, head of animal breeding and product quality at AHDB, who will update on the Centre of Innovation and Excellence in Livestock (CIEL), which came in to being early this year.
AHDB Beef & Lamb is keen to hear delegates’ thoughts on priority areas for future research and there will be an opportunity to put forward ideas using an ideas board.
Attracting advisers and consultants from across the beef and sheep industries, the event also provides a great opportunity to network.
Dr Liz Genever, AHDB senior livestock scientist, said: "AHDB Beef & Lamb is involved in many research projects that shape the way the industry develops and this workshop provides a good way to share those messages to advisers within the beef and sheep industry.
"Learning about the work the organisation is carrying out means that advisers will be better placed to deliver best-practice advice on health, breeding and nutrition to beef and sheep producers."
