Modern swedes offer nutritious out-wintering option
21st April 2020
UK field trials with the new generation swede variety Triumph have demonstrated its value as a cost effective out-wintering option for livestock farmers.
Alltech service reduces dairy farm waste while going ‘contactless’
20th April 2020
Alltech Navigate has been adapted to allow continued access to free advice while maintaining social distancing and self-isolation guidelines.
First blowfly strike cases of 2020 reported
20th April 2020
The first cases of blowfly strike in 2020 have been reported in several locations in the UK via the Elanco Blowfly Strike Tracker.
Dairy industry unites behind calls for urgent government action to save sector
20th April 2020
Appeals for urgent government action to save the dairy industry have been backed by the entire supply chain, including UK farming unions, RABDF, Dairy UK and the Provision Trade Federation.
Limagrain’s new grass varieties raise the bar for yield and feed value
20th April 2020
Two new Italian ryegrass varieties bred by ILVO, the Belgium government’s plant breeding institute, are now available in the UK and Ireland.
Remote monitoring can play a key role in maximising performance
18th April 2020
Producers needs to consider alternative solutions to minimise non-essential farm visits and maintain high biosecurity levels while continuing to maximise bird performance.
Increased risk of cocci in calves around turnout
15th April 2020
Coccidiosis causing oocysts can build up during the housed period, increasing the risk of both beef and dairy calves contracting the disease as spring progresses.
Wearable health sensors will help detect disease in livestock
15th April 2020
Wearable biosensors are being developed to help monitor the health of livestock, particularly dairy cows, with the aim of identifying the disease brucellosis at an earlier stage.
NBA details concerns to ASDA & Sainsbury’s over Polish mince imports
15th April 2020
The National Beef Association (NBA) have written to Asda CEO Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe raising concerns over their use of imported Polish mince.
Public outcry over calls to light sky lanterns for the NHS
15th April 2020
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.
LAA welcomes online platforms to support livestock trade
14th April 2020
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.
Think social distance when calling out your vet
11th April 2020
Ian Cure, Farm Director at VetPartners, urges farmers to follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolation when vets are practicing on farm.
