Making herd health planning an active process between vet and farmer rather than a tick box exercise can be rewarding for farmers and vets. Kiera Schubert at Torch Farm Vets, Barnstaple, offers some tips.

Sheep farmers are being urged to integrate the two newer wormer groups, 4-AD orange and 5-SI purple, into their worm control plans now.

Refining strategies for prevention of hypocalcemia could optimise herd transition periods, according to research presented by Dr Jesse Goff at the recent online Alltech One Ideas Conference.

Overall dairy demand is continuing to grow worldwide, said Dr Torsten Hemme, chief executive officer and founder of the IFCN Dairy Research Network who spoke at the recent online Alltech One Ideas Conference.

An illustrious figure in the showing world as well as wider farming circles, Jimmy Sinclair has enjoyed years on the circuit exhibiting and judging while building up a steely reputation for producing and selling quality prime

A new cattle grading system, The Good Beef Index, is looking to reward producers on production, eating and environmental quality factors. Hannah Park spoke to businesses development manager Ed Nancekivell to find out more.

Grahames Precious, a 17-month-old Limousin heifer from Robert and Jean Graham, Stirling, led the continental section on the second day of beef judging at the Royal Highland Showcase event.

It was a victory for team Moralee at the end of a very different first day of this year’s Royal Highland proceedings.

A nationwide survey to identify priority livestock diseases and syndromes has highlighted the need to encourage uptake of existing animal health initiatives, industry leaders have said.