Livestock News

The British meat industry is warning that beef exports can be “ceased overnight” as Defra is failing to comply with the EU’s new regulations. 

After further cases of bluetongue serotype 3, Defra has extended the restricted zone to cover two additional areas.

Routine use of calf jackets can improve conversion of energy to growth, reducing feed costs and disease risk.

The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.

Eight rare breed chickens have been stolen in what farm owners fear is a planned and targeted theft.

Evie Watson was ordered to pay £700 after her two dogs killed 15 sheep and injured another 13, costing the farmer over £7,400.

A vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting UK pigs is set to be trialled.

Warwickshire Police said that over 100 sheep have been stolen from fields in the county. 

Elfyn Owen has boosted his income from lamb sales by performance recording his closed flock of Welsh Mountain ewes.

Cases of lungworm are now being reported across the UK, prompting a warning to take action to prevent cattle deaths.

Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.

Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.