Livestock

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the ‘bar has to be quite high’ for abattoirs to qualify for Government support.

THIS year’s ram sales got underway at Worcester with the Charollais Sheep Society’s premier sale which topped at 17,000gns, with three five figure sales and a new record ram lamb average of 1,900.30.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the bar has to be quite high for abattoirs to qualify for Government support.

Heat stress could be costing UK dairy farmers a 20% depletion in milk yield and significant fertility losses – but it is not just about short-term affects: generational productivity is at risk. Natalie Noble reports.

Artificial insemination can be a useful tool in increasing the value of a flock, but attention to detail is vital to maximise conception rates. Veterinary surgeon, Will Barker, offers some advice.

An illustrious figure in the showing world as well as wider farming circles, Jimmy Sinclair has enjoyed years on the circuit exhibiting and judging while building up a steely reputation for producing and selling quality prime

Victoria and William Newsham took responsibility for their father’s Lancashire dairy herd after he died in September 2019. Since then they have made impressive changes to management, improving productivity and efficiency to secure the farm’s future.

Prices have fallen back as new season stock come forward

Greater uptake of testing and vaccinating for enzootic abortion of ewes could help prevent unnecessary lamb losses, according to a recent national survey.

A new cattle grading system, The Good Beef Index, is looking to reward producers on production, eating and environmental quality factors. Hannah Park spoke to businesses development manager Ed Nancekivell to find out more.