Livestock

Rather than look at historic data coming out of dairy herds, Adam Clay, head of technical at NWF, said farmers should instead look at what ‘lead measures’ could be taken advantage of this winter.

The processor also said it was in talks with ‘frustrated’ aligned contract farmer groups as it continues its recruitment drive

A 58-year-old farmer has died after being attacked by a bull during a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Defra’s consultation into pig sector contracts fails to cover the wider supply chain, giving the department ‘insufficient information’ to base decisions on, industry chiefs have warned.

A farmer has voiced his frustration with Cheshire Police for their ’ridiculously’ slow response to a report of 11 calves savaged by dogs.

Knowing your production costs and market and understanding consumer requirements has never been more important when finishing cattle. Angela Calvert and Katie Fallon report.

As feed and other input costs continue remain high, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on the pig and poultry sector.

The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) is continuing its crackdown on livestock worrying as a ‘horrific’ attack in Kingussie saw dozens of lambs injured and killed.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss is under pressure to rethink bovine TB policies, as industry groups warn farmers must have ‘access to all available measures’ if the disease is to be eradicated.

The number of animals slaughtered due to bovine TB in England has fallen by 20 per cent, according to the latest Government figures.