Livestock

Returning for the first time since 2019, UK Dairy Day welcomed over 7,000 visitors for a day of seminars and trade stands and over 160 of the best UK cows were on show. Hannah Noble reports.

Harrison and Hetherington have announced the details of the 2021 pedigree judges for the pedigree calf shows being held as part of Agri Expo which takes place at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Friday October 29.

Badger Face Welsh Mountain breeders witnessed a new breed record of 1,700gns for a Torddu ram at Brecon.

A record price for a North County Cheviot Park ram of 15,000 was set at the Farmers Guardian supported sale at Lockerbie.

For Hedydd Evans a number of options were considered before he settled on a rotary parlour to replace his existing 10/20 herringbone.

The transition period impacts cow health, fertility and production, therefore, effective and efficient management during this time is key. 

Ongoing vigilance has been urged after the UK was declared officially free of bird flu.

The transition period impacts cow health, fertility and production, therefore, effective and efficient management during this time is key.

A Scottish dairy farm has been brought back from the brink of bankruptcy following the development of a niche market for organic milk from its small Ayrshire herd, and from other local dairy farms. Wendy Short reports.

Destocking on Dartmoor has led to molinia (purple moor grass) becoming out of control and taking over the moor.