Aberdeen Angus semen to Kazakhstan by Simon Gee 10th February 2023 UK Sires have signed a contract with the Republican Chamber of Angus, Kazakhstan to supply Aberdeen Angus semen as a first step in the genetic improvement programme of the Kazak Aberdeen Angus herd READ MORE
Maddie is a Stockjudging Champion by Simon Gee 27th July 2022 UK Sires Breeding Advisor Maddie Clarke wins the Senior Charolais Youth National Stockjudging title READ MORE
AHDB Shape the Future 4th March 2022 In April this year, famers who pay a levy to AHDB will be able to vote on the work the organisation does across the beef, lamb, dairy, pork and cereals and oilseed sectors READ MORE
NBA letter to George Eustice MP by Simon Gee 30th March 2020 The National Beef Association have written to George Eustice asking the government to prioritise agriculture and food security. Read the full letter below. READ MORE
AHDB clashes with BBC over 'eat less meat' claim by AHDB Beef & Lamb news release 17th February 2020 The AHDB has sent a letter to the BBC criticising its claim that ‘the single biggest way’ to fight climate change is to eat less meat READ MORE
Beef farmers advised about the risks of straw impaction by AHDB Beef & Lamb news release 11th March 2019 Reports of cows dying from straw impaction is highlighting the risks associated with feeding straw-based rations to suckler cows. READ MORE
Hereford sirloin steaks top national taste test 11th February 2019 In a recent Good House Keeping comparison of 16 sirloin steaks conducted ahead of Valentine’s day, Co-op’s 28-day matured British Hereford beef sirloin steak came out on top. READ MORE
US National Western success by Simon Gee 29th January 2019 This year’s Grand Champion Galloway bull at the National Western Stock Show was Berry’s Empire 128E, a son of Ben Lomond Mhordhu whose semen was exported to the USA by UK Sires. READ MORE
The Importance of Genetics for Beef enterprises by Simon Gee 26th October 2018 Genetics and selection decisions are a major driver of the beef enterprise. There are two key criteria: the genetic value of the bull (or heifer, breeder) for economically important traits; and the ability of that animal to be able to reproductively ‘deliver the genetics’ for the length of time it is used in a herd. READ MORE
