Over the past 25 years, one Cheshire sheep breeder has built a reputation as one of the country's largest commercial tup breeders. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Research suggests successful breeding preparation is about far more than feeding extra concentrates for a few weeks before the ram goes out.
Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA).
On a traditional Welsh upland mixed farm, the Beltex breed has become an integral part of the sheep enterprise, proving both its versatility and value. Ellie Layton reports.
Amongst the competitions at the NSA Sheep event, it was the next generation that shone the brightest
Livestock reporter Ellie Layton turns to the classic conversation topic, weather
Ring-side update from the Royal Welsh Show beef ring
Livestock keepers are being urged to remain vigilant after Staffordshire recorded England's first confirmed clinical case of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in sheep of the 2026 vector season.