Livestock

One of the most crucial times in a cow’s production cycle, the transition period can positively or negatively impact future milk production, fertility, and overall health.

Functionality is the key driver of profitability in the suckler herd across both the UK and the US and must not be forgotten in the drive for growth and muscle.

Pig prices were heading back in the right direction after the first reverse in the Standard Pig Price since February.

Defra has come under fire from eagle-eyed farmers who spotted what appears to be a Merino lamb in its video announcing the export of British lamb to the USA.

As Professor Christianne Glossop stands down from her role as Wales Chief Veterinary Officer following a 17-year tenure, she spoke to Hannah Binns about the challenges she had faced.

Defra has come under fire from eagle-eyed farmers who spotted what appears to be a Merino lamb in its video announcing the export of British lamb to the USA.

THE ethos for the Luing breed has always been to produce low input cattle which will perform in the harshest of conditions with minimal intervention. The founders of the breed, the Cadzow family are continuing to refine these traits with increasing use of technology and data.

Jerseys swept the board at this year’s Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, with the breed taking the supreme, heifer, calf and showmanship inter-breed titles. Ellie Layton reports.

Dairy and beef farmers across the UK are being urged to draw up plans to make the most of this year’s ‘mixed bag’ silage.