Livestock News

Getting backfat levels right takes careful management in both ewes and suckler cows, however if management is spot-on between now and parturition, it can make a real difference to newborn

Maize growers should apply the stale seedbed approach that has proved so successful in controlling problem weeds ahead of autumn cereals to get their crops off to the best, weed-free

The first-ever guide to the full range of supply and support services available to livestock farmers across the country from leading agronomy, technology and advice provider, Agrii has been published

Usage of maize by UK livestock producers is increasing rapidly with reliability of forage production the main reason behind it, a new survey suggests. Carried out by the Maize Growers

A comprehensive Healthy Growth Manual from Trouw Nutrition GB will help pig producers develop effective strategies to minimise the impact of reduced use of in-feed antibiotics to their businesses. “The

As farmers prepare to house their cows for the winter months, now is the perfect time to review lameness protocols to incorporate the latest research findings into practice. “Winter housing

The 2016 Smithfield Festival has been hailed a success, following a busy two days of top class judging, competitions and seminars, which culminated with the sale of livestock. Held on

A group of 18 organisations representing the UK livestock sector, under the chairmanship of Chris Dodds, Executive Secretary of the Livestock Auctioneers Association, met with farming Minister George Eustice and

Plans to stage a national dairy joint show in September have fallen through as Holstein UK – the UK’s leading dairy industry support organisation – has been unable to reach

‘Use it or lose it’ is the clear message for livestock farmers with unusually abundant grass covers as we move into autumn. According to Helen Mathieu of forage experts Germinal

Following the latest forage update, experts are warning that crude protein levels in this year’s silage crops are two percent lower than target, which could impact livestock performance if the

Prioritising herbicide applications on newly drilled grass leys this autumn will be more effective than waiting until the spring and hold potential saving for farmers. The control of seedling weeds