Livestock

In light of the news the Government was close to agreeing a deal with Australia, Cedric Porter takes an in-depth look into the facts and figures behind UK and Australian beef production

Charolais was the breed of choice for Mike and Margaret Atkinson when they started their Mowbraypark herd more than 30 years ago and it is a decision which has paid off for both their pedigree and commercial herds. Angela Cal

The Government said the move was to curb rising inflation

Focusing on grass alongside other significant changes to the dairy unit at Hall Farm Attleborough in Norfolk has boosted the health of the herd as well as its bottom line, as Ben Walker told Clemmie Gleeson.

Although a relatively uncommon disease on-farm, malignant catarrhal fever must not be mistaken for other more complex diseases. Hannah Noble reports.

In today’s fast-moving world ensuring breed societies meet the needs and expectations of their membership is vital. Chief executive, John Yates, explains how the Texel Sheep Society is addressing this.

For nearly 200 years, the Hereford Cattle Society, in one form or another, has existed to ensure the registration and promotion of pedigree Hereford cattle.

Cattle producers are being urged to change their approach to parasite control as part of a new campaign to help livestock farmers move towards a sustainable, best practice approach. 

Genomic testing can be used to genetically improve dairy herds and breed the best replacements, bringing benefits in yield, health and fertility - but how can producers get started? Ruth Wills reports.