Livestock

Performance recording his flock comes naturally to Stuart Dawes, who has been keeping meticulous records since he started sheep farming just over 10 years ago

Taking time to think about what might go wrong during handling will help ensure your stock are protected.

As we head into spring when worm burdens rise it is advised that ewes should be treated post lambing. Ellie Layton goes back to basics on faecal egg count testing.

Implementing rotational grazing strategies to make your grass go further can be a key way to achieve optimal lamb performance while reducing input costs

Making the switch to a total mixed ration has delivered significant benefits for flock health and efficiency at Lochfer Farm, of Inverdunning Farms, Bridge of Allan.

Peter Delbridge, the incoming chairman of the National Sheep Association gives his views on the future of the sheep industry and his hopes for his own farm. Marina Schjoett reports

The retailer said the move would promote higher animal welfare standards for its chicken

Lamb mortality impacts flock productivity around lambing time. Ellie Layton looks at the main issues and how they can be avoided.

NFU Mutual said the UK cost of livestock worrying has increased by nearly 30 per cent

Nine producers have been elected to PIG, alongside four allied industry representatives, to sit on the NPA's decision-making body