Livestock News

Analysis of over 800 of this year’s first cut silage samples shows a huge difference in the quality of silages harvested early (March, April and May) and those harvested later (June onwards), said feed supplier ForFarmers. 

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urgently calling for decisive government action to address the alarming rise in illegal sheep meat imports. The association said that the current situation poses significant threats to both the UK’s agricultural sector and public health. 

A radical animal rights group, Animal Rising, has been fined nearly £60,000 after causing around £100,000 worth of damage at an Arla dairy distribution centre in Hertfordshire. 

The next generation of farmers will be at the heart of this year’s Dairy Show, with a full schedule of competitions and seminars focused on building a bright future for the dairy industry. 

Livestock management platform, iLivestock, has collaborated with stock handling manufacturer, Rappa, to break down cost barriers by delivering a fully integrated weighing and data management system. 

Cornish farmer Andrea Semmens has been named the Calf Rearer of the Year at the National Youngstock Conference, held in Devon. 

Ice cream has taken a large scoop out of the UK dairy retail market, with spend on ice cream growing by 6.9% in the last year, AHDB said. 

A Scottish woman, Una Cameron, has broken a sheep shearing world record after shearing 517 sheep in nine hours. 

A herd of 30 young cows trapped on rocks at Colona Beach in Cornwall was rescued by a heroic team. 

Ceva Animal Health has announced that the EAE (enzootic abortion of ewes) vaccine, Cevac Chlamydia, will not be available as anticipated in September for the main 2024 vaccination season. 

Farmer-led badger vaccination could play a vital role in plans to eradicate bovine tuberculosis, say Cornish farmers who initiated this first-of-its-kind project. 

MSD Animal Health UK has announced an update to its SenseHub Dairy Youngstock application plan, which makes it fully compatible with all nipple-fed calves from birth.