Dog owner fined after dogs killed 15 sheep
10th September 2024
Evie Watson was ordered to pay £700 after her two dogs killed 15 sheep and injured another 13, costing the farmer over £7,400.
pigs
New vaccine could be a “game changer” for UK pig industry
9th September 2024
A vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting UK pigs is set to be trialled.
rural crime
Over 100 sheep reported stolen in Warwickshire
9th September 2024
Warwickshire Police said that over 100 sheep have been stolen from fields in the county.
SEP 2024
Upland farmer uses recording to grow lamb income
8th September 2024
Elfyn Owen has boosted his income from lamb sales by performance recording his closed flock of Welsh Mountain ewes.
Farmers urged to act on coughing cattle immediately
6th September 2024
Cases of lungworm are now being reported across the UK, prompting a warning to take action to prevent cattle deaths.
BTV-3 confirmed in cattle in Yorkshire
6th September 2024
Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.
Defra grants emergency use of three BTV-3 vaccines
5th September 2024
Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.
sheep
New record as Valais Blacknose sells for 30,000 guineas
4th September 2024
The owners of a Welsh country house hotel invested nearly £100K to start a flock of rare breed Valais Blacknose sheep.
SEP 2024
Calf scour: Another tool in the armoury
4th September 2024
Locatim boosts the protection of newborn calves by flooding the gut with high levels of protective antibodies.
GALLERY: Derbyshire poultry farm up for sale for £1.1m
4th September 2024
A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million.
Vet recognised for “tireless” work for UK farming
3rd September 2024
Cumbrian vet David Black has been a pioneer of cattle IVF and says farmers are part of the solution on sustainability.
Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products
3rd September 2024
Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products.