Livestock News

Staying compliant and meeting legislative requirements will always be at the forefront of cattle farmers’ actions, but Farmplan says its Cattle Manager software offers a range of features that can positively impact herd performance.

With hypothermia and starvation being the main threats to newborn lambs, Cargill is highlighting the importance of high-quality colostrum and a reliable, easy-to-use feeding system.

With steady price increases over the past year, and a recent sharp increase, many farmers may already be exploring alternative pre-weaning options for calf feeding.

Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Britain’s farmers will be showcasing their quality food in national press over the next four weeks as the NFU partners with Colman’s to promote British meat.

Specialist lameness vet Sara Pedersen says wet weather conditions mean cows’ feet may be softer at housing, resulting in greater risk of bruising from concrete surfaces.

Egg producers have been seeking clear guidance on the type of barn system in which to invest, since announcements from major retailers that they will only sell cage-free eggs after 2025.

Two livestock auctions in the UK and Ireland have raised more than £23,000 for mental health charities that support farmers.

The use of dairy sexed semen has doubled in the past five years and now accounts for nearly one in three inseminations, according to AHDB’s latest survey.

Valtra is teaming up with fertiliser company Yara in a project that aims to achieve a significant reduction in the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production and increased productivity of grassland production.

Beef farmers are being advised to consider delaying weaning over the winter months to make sure cows achieve optimal condition for spring calving.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging MPs to investigate the UK’s liquid milk processing sector as a matter of urgency, with tight margins across the supply chain leaving the dairy industry in an “unsustainable situation”.