Livestock News

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

The third case of avian influenza has been confirmed at commercial poultry premises located near Watton in Mid Norfolk. 

The number of positive liver fluke cases is beginning to rise, in line with the statement made by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) groups in October that, after a wet, mild summer and autumn, livestock farmers could be facing a high challenge in some areas.   

The 124th edition of the Annual Christmas Fatstock Show and Sale has recently taken place in Frome, Somerset, showcasing Fatstock Society’s excellent entries in all sections.  

Topcon Agriculture has launched TMR Flex Pro, a smart feeding system that makes it easier for dairy and beef producers to manage and monitor the TMR (total mixed ration) of their cattle. 

A bull was shot dead following its escape near Brinklow, Warwickshire Police confirmed. 

Dairy producer Arla has issued a statement following backlash over the methane-reducing feed additives trial. 

Early life calf pneumonia vaccine Bovilis INtranasal RSP Live is now available in 20-dose vials for added flexibility.

RSPCA Assured has just announced a new edition of welfare standards for pigs.

An officer who took part in the incident that saw a cow being hit by a police car in Staines-upon-Thames this summer has been cleared of wrongdoing. 

New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030. 

Arla Foods has created a new collective project with Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi to trial the use of a feed additive to tackle methane emissions.