Livestock News

Farmers, conservationists and firefighters alike are united in their pleas to stop releasing sky lanterns in support of the NHS, owing to the dangers they pose to livestock and wildlife.

In line with its commitment to support the UK livestock sector and maintain the food supply chain during the evolving coronavirus crisis, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) welcomes two new online platforms that are helping to support livestock trade via dedicated auction events and services.

Ian Cure, Farm Director at VetPartners, urges farmers to follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolation when vets are practicing on farm. 

Jahama Highland Estates has appointed Chloe Malcolm, 25, as manager of its 12,000 acres of upland farming operations in the Glenshero and Inverlair areas.

The National Sheep Association is calling for the public to observe the lockdown rules more closely and points out the very real possibility of tighter regulations if not.

Stories of farmers being forced to dump milk due to the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown have been circulating widely on social media, prompting calls for crisis talks with the government to protect the sector.

The beef industry is being urged to come together online and through social media to inspire consumers to cook with quality British beef this month.

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society is organising a team of ‘Angels’ and a match making service to support livestock farmers with the expected labour challenges ahead.

Changes to the way certain animal medicines can be safely prescribed and supplied during the coronavirus crisis, announced this week by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), have been welcomed by regulatory body AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority).

Veterinary professionals are urging farmers to vaccinate against lungworm (husk) ahead of the 2020 grazing season after a significant increase of cases last year.

Global AgTech company AgriWebb has announced the launch of its new farm management software into the UK to help farmers scale and advance their operations quickly. 

Farming consultants have created an emergency document to help farmers plan ahead in case they fall ill during the coronavirus pandemic.