Livestock

A record entry of almost 8,000 head of breeding, prime and store sheep at Gisburn included a special fixture for horned and hill-going breeds.

The Prime Minister has announced lamb will be able to be exported to the US for the first time in decades despite the President playing down the prospects of a US-UK trade deal

With the drive towards farm sustainability, it is vital farmers put measures in place to capitalise on the excellent potential of this year’s maize crops as a valuable home-grown feed for dairy cows.

A single case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Somerset farm but the public have been reassured there is no risk to food safety.

Returning for the first time since 2019, UK Dairy Day welcomed over 7,000 visitors for a day of seminars and trade stands and over 160 of the best UK cows were on show. Hannah Noble reports.

Harrison and Hetherington have announced the details of the 2021 pedigree judges for the pedigree calf shows being held as part of Agri Expo which takes place at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Friday October 29.

Badger Face Welsh Mountain breeders witnessed a new breed record of 1,700gns for a Torddu ram at Brecon.

A record price for a North County Cheviot Park ram of 15,000 was set at the Farmers Guardian supported sale at Lockerbie.

The transition period impacts cow health, fertility and production, therefore, effective and efficient management during this time is key.

The transition period impacts cow health, fertility and production, therefore, effective and efficient management during this time is key.