Livestock

With an ambitious target being set on eradicating bovine TB (bTB) in Derbyshire, Rachael Brown spoke to farmers on the front line in the county.

In the third part of our grassland guide, grassland specialist, Charlie Morgan explains why multi-species swards need correct management for the best results

With an ambitious target being set on eradicating bovine TB (bTB) in Derbyshire, Rachael Brown spoke to farmers on the front line in the county.

Heat stress is becoming an increasingly frequent problem on UK dairy farms, having a significant impact on milk production, cow health, welfare and fertility, costing on average £128 per cow per year

The Ross family of the Romesbeoch pedigree Galloway herd will be among those competing at the Royal Highland Show later this month, as they have done for generations

After making the decision to convert arable acreage to pasture, Sam Roberts is now focused on reducing the environmental footprint of his grass-based suckler beef business

Not many horse owners can boast of breeding a world champion, but Tulloes Emily, a Clydesdale filly made the Greenhill family’s dreams come true when taking the accolade at the World Clydesdale Show in Aberdeen last October. Erika Hay reports

The 2023 Golden Shears Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling World Championships will take place at this year's Royal Highland Show. 

The introduction of mandatory CCTV in all abattoirs in England has been proven to be effective, according to a new Government report

Bird keepers urged to be extra cautious due to the increasing risk of avian influenza in the region