Livestock News

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. 

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.