Livestock

Hayley Campbell-Gibbons will officially start her role as RABDF's chief executive on November 11 2024

Showing dairy cattle is a passion for the Rickard family, who have built up a successful dairy herd from scratch, and future proofed their family farm along the way

Ahead of tupping season, sheep farmers are being reminded of the economic and welfare risks that abortion poses to the flock. Ellie Layton reports.

A young farmer is breathing a new lease of life into the family farm following a change of breed to North Country Cheviots. Ellie Layton reports.

Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26

‘XI' prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep, and goats from 30 June 2025

"Continuing to restrict the import of susceptible animals from Great Britain will significantly reduce the risk of an outbreak on the Isle of Man"

Implementation of five-point sheep lameness plan improves flock health and welfare

Whether or not to tup hoggs can be a tricky decision especially when the focus is on growing your flock. SAC sheep specialist Poppy Frater offers some advice

Both pedigree and commercial sheep breeds play a key role for the Peebles-based Thornborrow family, but their passion for the Scotch Mule shines through