Farm dog undergoes life-saving surgery after swallowing sheep hormone implant

Farmers are being warned to take extra care with medications after a working sheepdog swallowed a hormone implant used on sheep.

Ewe lambs top Beltex trade at Welshpool

Females peaked at 700gns on three occasions at the Merry Belles sale at Welshpool Livestock Sales’ principal centre on Thursday, 12th December 2024.

Suffolk: Three sheep killed in another dog attack this December

Another dog attack on livestock happened in Suffolk in the space of just two weeks, seeing three sheep being killed by out-of-control dogs. 

Suffolk: Pregnant ewe with triplets killed in dog attack

A pregnant ewe was attacked and killed by a dog in a field in Lavenham, Suffolk. 

Livestock farmers warned of higher risk of liver fluke this winter

The number of positive liver fluke cases is beginning to rise, in line with the statement made by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) groups in October that, after a wet, mild summer and autumn, livestock farmers could be facing a high challenge in some areas.   

Fall in beef and sheep meat production predicted in Great Britain by 2030

New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030. 

BTV-3 impacts “extending far beyond animal health”

A new survey has shown how BTV-3 is impacting farm operations and cash flow, ability to sell animals and farmers’ mental health.

Pink charity feed bucket strikes a chord with farmers

Rumenco has turned its signature feed bucket pink, in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Sarah Kidby reports.

English beef and lamb standards have been compared with international competitors 

The latest reports released by AHDB have compared English beef and lamb farmgate production standards with key competitors from around the world. 

“Very different year” prompts liver fluke advice 

High rainfall means spell of low liver fluke levels could be over, experts say.

Cornish show cancels livestock classes over bluetongue fears

The Liskeard Prime Stock Show has said there will be no livestock at this year’s event amid fears of further bluetongue outbreaks.

Beware of worm burden risk this autumn 

Experts have warned farmers not to take their eye off the ball when it comes to sheep worm control this season, as worm burdens are expected to peak during the autumn.  

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