Livestock

Failing to maintain strict teat hygiene management in summer conditions can lead to deteriorating skin condition, as well as high bacteria loading and increased risk of mastitis. 

A low-cost scheme which monitors for Maedi Visna (MV) has been designed and launched with commercial sheep flocks in mind.

There is growing evidence to suggest that Johne’s disease can spread between different livestock species.

Diversification allowed Ian Steele the opportunity to return to the family farm in North Shropshire, where a range of diversification projects have boosted the smaller scale farming operation. Amy Stinton reports.

Although only in their fifth year of showing pedigree Herefords, the Bowen family are making a name for themselves on the show circuit, and in 2019 they took the breed championship at the Royal Welsh Show.

The UK’s relationship with the EU is the most important one for the farming industry, but it’s amazing how many people forget that, says Oliver Dowding, arable farmer and agricultural spokesman for the Green Party in the south west.

As an Irish farmer, it is disappointing to see my UK counterparts are unwilling to get out on the streets to protest to protect food production standards, says County Meath beef farmer Eamon Cassells.

Welsh Government must learn lessons from the coronavirus crisis and change course on its post-Brexit agriculture policy, focusing more on food, says Rachel Lewis-Davies, NFU Cymru’s national environment and land use adviser.

As the Agriculture Bill passes through the House of Lords, peers will be seeking to make changes to strengthen it in several areas, says Baroness McIntosh.

Virtual home-working has been a learning curve for many agricultural employees, so what lessons can be learned from the journey so far? Danusia Osiowy speaks to three young professionals who have adapted to new working days.