Livestock

Another application to release lynx in Kielder Forest in the Scottish Borders looks doubtful, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said. 

The NFU has hit out at a new Defra consultation on badger culling in England, branding it ‘political’ and ‘contradictory’.

A new world record price of 250,000gns was set at the sale of Limousin females from the Wilodge and Brockhurst herd at Carlisle for the Limousin heifer Wilodge Poshspice from Christine Williams and Paul Tippetts, Shifnal, Shr

Farmers from all parts of the UK are reporting a positive impact on many areas of cattle health since embarking on BVD eradication programmes. And with the extension of funding for BVD Stamp it Out in England until June 2021, accompanied by a target of an additional 2,500 herds signing up, hopefully more farmers will see the benefits soon.

Glenisla, a hill unit on the Angus Perth border, is synonymous with Beef Shorthorn genetics which can be found in herds throughout the UK and beyond. .

THE Lord family’s Hewgill flock, North Stainmore, led the trade at the sale of Bluefaced Leicester females at Hawes claiming the top three prices of 6,000 twice and 5,800 with ewe hoggs.

Introducing willow leaves to sheep diets could reduce the output of harmful greenhouse gas emissions, according to the preliminary results of a recent study.

Investment in strategic areas of rubber matting and concrete grooving has proved worthwhile for Grant Hartman, who saw a return on investment within a few months of installation.

Most calf and lamb losses occur in the first seven days after birth, according to new research as part of a Britain-wide study.

THE British Blue Cattle Society sale at Carlisle topped at 12,000gns for Devine Optimist, a two-year-old bull from Martyn Hill and Jenny Devine, Biggar.