Livestock

Processors have announced price rises for May but Kite Consulting have warned another 5-10ppl could be needed if they want to incentivise production

Pressure groups focusing on meat and diet risk distracting attention from the climate change challenge and letting the largest polluters off the hook, according to industry leaders.

Vets and farmers are being encouraged to make use of a new flock health planning tool which promotes proactive vet/farmer engagement and a move towards a preventative, rather than reactive, approach to flock health management

NFU Cymru has warned rising inflation and materials shortages will make it even more difficult for farmers to comply with Welsh Government’s water regulations.

The Association of Responsible Dog Owners has called for the Welsh Government’s ban on e-collars to be lifted, following the publication of data which laid bare the extent of sheep worrying in Wales.

Turnout time can signal an increased risk of leptospirosis, with the disease is a common cause of infertility and abortion in cattle. Wendy Short reports.

The five-year Farm Net Zero project aims to investigate the contribution agriculture can make to achieve the net zero target. Rebecca Jordan visits one of the farms taking part.

The turnout of cattle onto spring grass is a promising sight after a long winter, but the reality of fertility management remains a challenge. Katie Fallon reports.

The presence of some strains of clostridial bacteria in soil can make turnout a time of increased risk for livestock, with youngstock particularly vulnerable. Wendy Short reports.