Livestock

Setting the groundwork for early-life performance with good feed and genetics is helping push performance on a grass- and forage-based system

Group argues more time is needed to assess existing populations and their impact on farm animals

The first maize silage analysis results for 2025 show the impact of the atypical growing season

A decline in feed costs has led to a drop in the cost of production whilst prices hold steady

After such a dry summer, Emma Penny finds out how cattle taking part in the virtual fencing project have fared on hill land at the Strathspey monitor farm

Plaid Cymru says action needed as cases mount across England

Optimising dairy beef calf rearing and finishing to meet market requirements is close to Laura Awdry’s heart and was the topic of her Nuffield Scholarship, inspired by her own farm enterprise

Mr Goldie was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the British livestock industry for more than six decades

News welcomed by QMS which says result should further boost Scots beef trade