In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

Farmers are being warned that ‘bluetongue shows no signs of slowing down’ and are being encouraged to have proactive discussions with their vets to assess their risk from BTV-3

Giving every lamb the best start in life is the focus for sheep farmers at lambing time, however, they have been reminded not to waste the potential of cade lambs.

In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

There was a strong entry of top-quality pedigree and commercial cattle at the Northern Ireland Limousin Young Breeders’ Club’s Rising Stars Calf Show, held at Ballymena Livestock Market.

The best way to protect Welsh flocks against current disease threat was the main topic up for discussion at the recent NFU Cymru Poultry Conference, held in Builth Wells.

A lively trade was seen at the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of 250 head at the Bishops Castle District Quality Cattle Association spring show and sale at Bishops Castle where 20 cattle sold for more than £2,000.

In an aim to update research on anthelmintic resistance, the Welsh Anthelmintic Resistance Status Project has provided the most up-to-date figures in 10 years