Livestock

Almost half of UK vets have considered leaving the field, despite growing demand for their services

Restrictive zones will see huge economic losses for farmers, markets and rural community say MPs

Farmers and the wider sheep industry are being warned to stay alert as Haemonchus contortus, commonly known as Barber’s Pole worm, increases across the UK

A collaborative project has focused the minds of a Devon farming couple and highlighted the importance of adhering to the Five Point Plan for controlling sheep lameness

This year sees the Balwen Sheep Society celebrating its 40th anniversary, with a national flock of around 2,000

This year's NSA Sheep Northern Ireland event is kindly hosted by the McFarlane family near Dungiven on Tuesday, July 1, 2025

It follows retailers including Asda and Morrisons coming under fire for stocking imported beef

First cut grass silages are showing subtle shifts in fermentable nutrients, meaning careful balancing will be needed to get the most from this year’s crops which reflect the challenging growing season

It comes as the Food Standards Agency is due to discuss the discount on at a board meeting on Wednesday

The National Pig Association (NPA) said it was ‘extremely alarming’ pork products were being offered at a shop exclusively accessible to people travelling to London