Livestock News

AHDB’s annual Love Lamb Week (LLW) campaign is set to return on the first week of September to highlight the qualities of UK lamb by teaming up with popular farming influencers on social media to share ‘Shepherds and their Pies’.

Livestock farmers are being urged to consider vaccinating against bovine coronavirus (BCoV) as recent studies have identified the pathogen as the most prevalent virus behind calf respiratory disease in the UK.

Sheep farmers who have not vaccinated their flock early for EAE (enzootic abortion of ewes) may be unable to do so later in the season due to delays in the manufacturing and distribution process of the Cevac Chalmydia vaccine, the supplier has said.

Animal Health and Welfare Pathway funding can help sheep farmers implement a strategic worm control plan. The Pathway, which is open now, will pay sheep farmers £436, covering the cost of the vet’s time and the diagnostic testing. 

As peak summer holiday season arrives in the UK, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is issuing a reminder to holiday makers of the risk posed by their pet dogs to sheep they may meet on their countryside breaks.

Breeding using AI is “vastly underutilised” in the beef herd but can offer significant economic gains, a study has shown.

Dairy producers faced unprecedented volatility in 2022-23, with record high prices across the board, from inputs to milk markets. But they did an excellent job, securing record margins over purchased feed – although the gap between the top and bottom performers widened further, showing the importance of attention to detail, according to the Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus Report for 2023.

With new dairy regulations set to increase fairness and transparency in the supply chain, farmers are being encouraged to review costs and benchmark performance and look for areas to improve for a healthier bottom line.

Sheep farmers are promised quality, durability and versatility when choosing Nettex’s Pedigree Cotton Harnesses that are compatible with most crayon markers on the market and claimed to last multiple seasons.

To raise awareness of the important role livestock plays in feeding the population sustainably, AHDB has partnered with independent production company ITN Business to create a news-style programme exploring the positive contributions of livestock to both society and the environment.

More than 10 buyers from Asia, the Middle East and North America met farmers and UK exporters at the Great Yorkshire Show to learn about high-quality meat production in the UK and discuss new trade opportunities.

The North Country Cheviot, a hardy and versatile Scottish sheep breed first introduced to Wales in the 1970s, is celebrating its 40th appearance at the Royal Welsh Show this year.