New schemes launched to help livestock farmers offset rising costs
14th March 2023
The latest round of the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) offers grant funding for a range of equipment, including mobile sheep handling and herd monitoring systems, with MSD Animal Health also offering support to improve flock productivity.
HM The King to congratulate APHA on combatting largest-ever avian flu outbreak
9th March 2023
His Majesty King Charles III is today (Thursday 9th March) paying a visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge to offer his congratulations to scientists and staff for their role in fighting the UK’s biggest avian flu outbreak to date.
Common pitfalls in transition cow management
23rd February 2023
Kate Heller, a vet, dairy farmer and Elanco technical consultant in Truro, shares some of the most common pitfalls and risk factors in transition cow management and how to avoid them.
A catalyst, not a hindrance: Animal welfare as a key aspect of sustainable food production
17th February 2023
An expert panel at ORFC 2023 discussed how integrating good animal welfare into farming systems can lead to more efficient and profitable food production with reduced environmental impact and an improved reputation of farming in the public eye.
Persistent liver fluke risk for cattle and sheep despite cold snaps
10th February 2023
As forecast, cases of disease due to liver fluke have remained relatively low so far this winter however, there are reports of both acute and chronic disease in some areas of the UK.
Attention to detail ensures high yields on Shropshire dairy farm
9th February 2023
Attention to detail, especially during the transition period, is helping ensure high yields on Lower Lee Farm in Shropshire.
Livestock farmers can now register for a funded vet visit under govt scheme
9th February 2023
A funded yearly vet visit is now available to farmers under the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Farms move one step closer to deployable TB vaccine for cattle
6th February 2023
Field trials for a cattle vaccine and new skin test for bovine TB have moved to the next phase, the APHA confirmed today (6th February).
Bolus measuring water intake scoops innovation award
3rd February 2023
Dairy innovator smaXtec was named winner of the Royal Dairy Innovation Award this year, for its new product TruDrinking.
Jersey cattle deaths: Testing rules out notifiable diseases
27th January 2023
Tests are still ongoing after more than 100 cows at Woodlands Farm died in just a few days in mid-December.
Invest in protecting calves from pneumonia and stunted growth
24th January 2023
With inflation rates remaining high and beef farming continuing to struggle as a result, Hydor is urging farmers to invest in tube ventilation systems for calf buildings to prevent pneumonia from causing a loss in yield by stunting growth.
Farmers urged not to feed spoiled silage as rations fall short
17th January 2023
Even small amounts of spoiled silage will have a detrimental impact on how much cattle eat and how their rumens function.
