Livestock

Genomic testing, together with targeted use of sexed semen on cows and heifers is part of a strategy to maximise the output from every cow space at Slough Court, Somerset.

Fraser Jones thinks it is no coincidence cows are milking well, while calf immunoglobulin levels are the highest they have ever been.

Genomic testing, together with targeted use of sexed semen on cows and heifers is part of a strategy to maximise the output from every cow space at Slough Court, Somerset.

Leading scientists from across the world have warned the current methodology for recording methane emissions from livestock is distorting our understanding of climate change.

UK farmers can tap into the carbon potential of non-peat soils but must consider the wider picture if adopting carbon friendly practices on grass and arable land.

How warped has this country’s sense of reason become that an alpaca named Geronimo finds itself at the centre of a debate over the bovine TB (bTB) cull policy?

Setting a new breed record of 1,350gns for an Oxford Down at Worcester was Vickie Jones, Lutterworth, with a shearling ram from her Billesdons flock.

Confidence in the breeding sheep trade looked to be holding up at Thame Summer Sheep Fair, where averages were generally up for most breeds and a clearance rate of 97.3 per cent for the 16,953 sheep penned was achieved.

Pit your skills against a professional livestock judge and be in with the chance of winning £250 plus a £250 ram voucher.

The Dutch Spotted breed record was smashed when an imported aged ewe from David Roberts’ Boyo flock at Kenley, Shrewsbury, sold for 20,000gns at the Spotacular sale, held at Worcester.