Livestock

A top price of 28,000gns for a cow and calf and record breed averages for in-calf and maiden heifers were some of the highlights of the dispersal of the Shadwell herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle on behalf of the Shadwell Estate Company, Suffolk, held at Skipton.

Higher prices for sheep and cattle have provided a boost for carcase conformation as a strong trade continues to offer some respite for farmers from rising input costs, according to Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).

Beak trimming is currently necessary for hens in all systems of production to avoid injurious feather-pecking and occasional cannibalism, British Egg Industry Council chief executive Mark Williams has said.

The first NBA to be held for three years attracted huge visitors numbers and a strong entry of commercial cattle.

English farming could be set to face the same fate that pained British manufacturing in the 1980s if the future of farm support continues down the same path, according to a Labour MP speaking at NBA Beef Expo.

Defra has rejected calls to apologise after three researchers hit out at Government criticism of a paper which claimed badger culls have had no effect in reducing incidence of TB in cattle.

Dutch Spotted sheep are a relatively new breed to the UK but are increasing in popularity. Ellie Layton speaks to Tom and Louise Nash who set up a pedigree flock four years ago.

An audience heard how scientists are pushing for more evidence around claims slamming red meat at NBA Beef Expo 2022.

Farmers attending this year’s National Beef Association (NBA)’s Beef Expo were left intimidated by balaclava-wearing protestors, who hurled ‘vulgar’ abuse and took part in ‘aggressive filming’.