Livestock News

As the UK goes into lockdown to reduce the spread of Covid-19, the Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed there are currently no plans to cancel any statutory requirements for TB testing.

As the UK battles the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, farmers are being warned to take steps to protect their machinery, livestock and equipment from thieves who are taking advantage of the pandemic.

The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has issued new guidance to minimise risks to farmers, as it confirms auction marts remain open for business following the latest Covid-19 advice.

Farmers are being warned not to stock up on prescription-only animal medicines, amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak.

Getting nutrition and management right in the dry period has been shown to reduce health issues and optimise lactation performance, fertility and overall cow productivity. Sarah Kidby spoke to Trouw Nutrition about overcoming key challenges.

Conversations at this year’s Dairy-Tech were inevitably dominated by climate change but, while it is clear the industry will undergo significant changes in the next 10–20 years, there is no shortage of innovation and skill to help producers meet the challenges ahead. Sarah Kidby attended.

Dairy farmers could be given early notifications on cow health and wellbeing problems before they affect performance, thanks to a new European project.

The growing trend for a more vegan or plant-based lifestyle has seen a booming trade in alternatives to milk, causing inevitable concern in the dairy sector. Should we be worried? Sarah Kidby reports.

Dairy, Forage & Silage Feature from our March 2020 Issue

Dairy giant Arla will increase its price for conventional milk by 0.90 pence per litre for March, bringing the price up to 30.94ppl.

The government is being urged to rethink its decision not to include dairy workers on the MAC shortage occupation list, amid concerns that the new points-based immigration system, announced last week, could cause serious labour shortages.

Waste products from farms could be used to produce a high-energy, low-cost and environmentally-friendly feed for livestock.