Livestock

Wales' Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said ‘steady progress' was being made in tackling bovine TB, but 'good biosecurity' on-farm was the best way to keep infection out

‘Measure to Manage' was the focus of a recent webinar in a series hosted by the National Sheep Association, with Lawrence Martin explaining how he uses computer software to improve flock profitability

Lincolnshire Police warned dog owners after a 'spate' of incidents in the county

Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed one sheep had been killed with another five expected to be humanely destroyed due to the extent of their injuries

The winner of the BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2023 is Robert Black from Drochil Castle Farm, West Linton, Peeblesshire

A group of farmers, including YouTuber Cammy Wilson, better known as The Sheep Game, has rescued Fiona dubbed ‘Britain’s loneliest sheep’ after seeing negative comments online

Gloucestershire farmer and conservationist Eric Freeman died on October 29

Despite the current incidence of Avian Influenza in the UK being lower than this time last year, poultry keepers are still being warned to be on high alert for the disease.

Improving flock efficiency was the subject of a recent National Sheep Association webinar, which was held as part of Sheep Health Week, with independent expert Lesley Stubbings advising on how to measure performance and set targets

Neil MacLeod said a woman who had lived on the Southesk Estate for more than 50 years had to be rescued after her home had flooded