Livestock

Owner of Black Brow abattoir, Maurice Wharton said a combination of staffing issues and continuous losses meant that he ‘did not dare to carry on'

From mid-July, pastures grazed since turnout will be increasingly infected with worm larvae, which can lead to significant worm burdens in youngstock and other high-risk cattle unless effective control plans are in place.

A farm venue with a historic past attracted crowds to this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Northern Ireland event. Richard Halleron reports

Neil Radnor, of the Radnor Flock, will be ring centre on the Monday of this year’s Royal Welsh Show after being tasked with judging what will be the third Kerry Hill National Show, set to be held at the Llanelwedd showcase on July 24

Independent butchers are serving more customers and selling more meat, as the plant-based alternative market stalls

The UK livestock sector is currently falling well short of a 64 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050 target

The Hughes family are among those heading to the Royal Welsh Show to compete with cattle in the pedigree and commercial classes. Ellie Layton reports

Chief vet warns although cases remain low, birdkeepers must remain vigilant

A new industrywide project designed to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint is about to get underway, thanks to a £2.9m funding injection from Defra