Livestock

Assessing a ram’s genetic merit is key when looking to maximise profitability within the flock and accelerate growth from forage

Swiss Valais Blacknose embryos arrived in the US on August 16

The British Heritage Sheep campaign was looking to promote the eating quality of the UK's native breeds during Love Lamb Week

Adrian Gott, CEO of Stonegate, said the scheme would create a stronger and more robust supply chain

A move from set stocking to rotational grazing during winter months and the use of herbal leys to finish lambs, means grassland now works harder for Alan Cowan. Wendy Short reports

Scottish farmer Robert Whittaker said he would like to see a change in the law to give police more powers to support farmers affected by dog attacks

Maintaining good gut health in piglets is a greater challenge following the removal of therapeutic zinc oxide, but new research shows the benefits of focusing on this key area

Maintaining good gut health in piglets is a greater challenge following the removal of therapeutic zinc oxide, but new research shows the benefits of focusing on this key area

After a poor start to the year when the sheep industry seemed steeped in doom and gloom, the outlook now appears much more positive.

Norfolk Police said they charged three women regarding the theft of three lambs from a farm in West Newton