Livestock

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has said it is not aware of a single member being contacted to participate in Defra’s pork private storage aid scheme, set up to help struggling pig farmers.

Salmonella infections can affect adults and youngstock with the potential to cause abortion storms as well as severe and sometime fatal disease in cattle, says Dr Lies Beekhuis. She explains how controlling salmonella infecti

The R number identifies the potential for an infectious disease to spread, but can be massively influenced by management practices. Dairy Farmer talks to MSD Animal Health’s Paul Williams to discuss how it can be reduced as part of a control strategy for IBR.

Pneumonia is one of the biggest causes of death in calves, impacting farm productivity, efficiency and financial health. A new piece of technology could help spot the signs earlier, leading to quicker intervention and prevent

Farmers consider leaving the industry as input costs put pressure on margins

UK livestock sectors are making good progress on antibiotic use targets, according to the latest report from the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) targets task force.

NFU Cymru has accused Welsh Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters of pushing a ‘simplistic’ message on meat consumption, after he urged people to eat less but local to tackle climate change.

NFU Cymru has accused Welsh Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters of pushing a simplistic message on meat consumption, after he urged people to eat less but local to tackle climate change.

Spring-sown crops, which provide a high feed value forage, could present an attractive option when planning next year’s forage. Dairy Farmer looks at the options.

Incorporating maize into arable rotations can help control problematic weeds, while creating a low input, high value cash crop comparing favourably with feed wheat.