Livestock

As well as championing the use of dried and ground near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) silage analysis, Eurofins laboratories has launched a series of new indexes to help farmers to optimise their silage production.

SLIPPERY concrete in cubicle sheds and collecting yards can cause serious untreatable damage to cows’ feet and legs. Investing in concrete grooving is a way to minimise slipping and encouraging normal bulling behaviour.

33 existing areas have also had licences renewed

The dairy announced a 0.30ppl rise on the back of a ’gradual improvement in the market’

A massive three-quarters of rural people believe crime in the countryside has increased over the past year, according to new research.

Barn eggs still have a valid role to play in the UK market for Tesco despite other supermarkets’ pledges to move to only free-range.

You always know that autumn is drawing near as the movement of livestock in and out of our West Wales valley increases.

Covid-19, Brexit and the weather mean farmers are facing their biggest challenges for 50 years

With the wool industry calling out for new ways to use British wool, Alex Black takes a look at three companies doing exciting things with wool

Honing protocol to improve herd health and welfare has been a key consideration for the growing dairy operation at Roseacre Hall in Lancashire. Hannah Park reports.