Livestock News

Dr Tom Barragry, independent veterinary consultant for Provita Eurotech Ltd, offers advice on keeping cattle healthy during winter housing.

Improved control of calf cryptosporidiosis is now within reach, experts say, thanks to a new control plan and vaccination.

Personal imports of pork and pork products from the European Economic Area and other areas will be banned.

A farmer from Northern Ireland was sentenced to 10 months in jail after causing unnecessary suffering to cows. 

NFU Scotland has expressed anger and disappointment at the decision taken by dairy processor Lactalis to serve notice without warning to 12 of its dairy farmer suppliers in South West Scotland. 

A recent trial has shown a three to one return on investment when using specialist supplements during tupping.

Poultry vet Sara Perez outlines some of the key health issues currently posing a risk to UK flocks.

The UK is seeing rising demand for Beef Shorthorns, as the breed offers many benefits from easy calving to sustainability.

Now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required on farms for the winter period, Welsh government experts advise. 

The Bluevac-3 vaccine for BTV-3 will soon become available to farmers after receiving emergency authorisation, Ceva has announced.

As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.

The Worshipful Company of Woolmen has announced that Damian Lewis, best known for his roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers, Billions and A Spy Among Friends, will be leading the 2024 Sheep Drive at the end of September.