Livestock News

2023 saw a fivefold increase in outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in EU domestic pigs compared to the previous year, a new Efsa report shows.

While roundworm activity so far this season has been relatively low, recent temperature increase means this could change quickly on many farms.

The British farming community has criticised Morrisons for dropping its pledge to source only British lamb. 

Action is needed now to prevent blowfly strike as red alerts are being sent to farmers across the South, Midlands and Eastern UK.

Defra has just announced a range of additional funding to tackle endemic diseases in livestock.

Police have ordered a dog owner to pay £300 and issued a conditional caution after their loose dog killed a lamb.

Lidl has become the first retailer to sign a deal to sell ‘fully’ Welsh milk, produced and bottled in Wales. 

With the British Pig and Poultry Fair underway at the Birmingham NEC, John Lack, business development manager at Hydor has discussed how the business can help farmers navigate changing ventilation requirements to maintain healthy animals.

Hysolv Ltd, which is showcasing a new product in its disinfectant range at the upcoming Pig & Poultry Fair, has announced a new managing director and communications manager, heralding a new chapter for the company.

A study done on worm egg counts in lambs from the last five years has revealed yearly changes in the risk period. It also serves as a warning to all farmers to take regular faecal egg count tests to help prevent unnecessary losses.

Martin Beck has been announced as the UK’s first police officer who will specialise in livestock theft. 

Livestock farmers have been invited to attend the British Pig & Poultry Fair next week. This free event offers a two-day packed event of forums, networking, expert advice and new products.