Livestock

Cattle instincts and health and safety should be considered when purchasing or designing cattle handling systems

As soils start to warm and farmers head out with the fertiliser spreader, it is important to plan nitrogen applications to avoid compromising the ability to take an early first cut

Incorporating a molasses-based liquid feed can have a significant impact on diet presentation and performance in cereal-fed cattle

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair Kate Rowell said concerns arising from the Autumn Budget had highlighted the need for 'continued engagement' with both UK and Scottish Government

Currently, after 12 weeks, free-range poultry has to be labelled as indoor reared when mandatory housing measures are introduced in response to bird flu

New data indicates that farmers are making savings by reducing calving intervals, but statistics show that further improvement can be made

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has added the Ancient Cattle of Wales to its RBST Watchlist

Advances in data collection technology, coupled with the use of biotechnology, have the potential to boost efficiency in the beef sector

Pig farmer and chair of National Pig Association said criminal gangs bringing over illegal meal must be 'penalised', adding 'they see us as a very lucrative market right now'

A common issue affecting pre-weaned dairy calves, rumen drinking can have significant impacts on calf performance and in severe cases can result in death