Livestock

Scottish poultry keepers have been reminded of the importance of keeping their birds separate from wild birds as another outbreak is confirmed in Aberdeenshire

A dog shot by a farmer after it broke free from its lead and worried numerous sheep has sparked a police plea about responsible pet ownership. 

It comes as pig producers have endured more than a year of negative margins.

It comes as pig producers have endured more than a year of negative margins.

The Hallos family has undertaken a review of its upland livestock unit in West Yorkshire and has come up with a number of solutions, which they hope will secure an income as the industry experiences a transition period. Wendy Short reports.

Improving cow comfort for better returns and to tackle consumer perceptions was the topic of a recent AHDB organised meeting. Jonathan Wheeler reports.

Serious livestock accidents and illness can, and do, happen. So what should producers do in emergency situations to secure the best possible outcome for the animal? Olivia Cooper finds out.

Welsh young farmer, Gwen Price hopes that leading the way in reducing antibiotic usage will encourage other farmers to follow suit. Ellie Layton reports.

Exhibitors and spectators were back in force as this year’s Borderway UK Dairy Expo event got underway on what the shows tenth anniversary. Hannah Park and Katie Fallon report.

With input costs skyrocketing, looking at alternative home-grown protein sources could help bolster ruminant rations while reducing the reliance on purchased feeds. Farmers Guardian reports.