Livestock

Ingrowing horns are becoming an increasing problem and cattle should be checked for issues before being transported, says APHA

NFU dairy board chair Paul Tompkins described Mr Brookes as a ‘larger-than-life’ character

Pig and poultry producers are urged to pay close attention to the quality of drinking water

Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has called for action to address the amount of productive sheep and beef farmland being lost to forestry, particularly for carbon farming

Increases in deadweight cattle prices have widened the gap between GB and Irish prices with seasonal demand outpacing supplies in the UK

After 50 years working as a livestock buyer, Steve Dennis reflects on his career progression and the changing nature of the job. Ruth Wills finds out more

The Government said there also been a long-term trend in the decline of cattle numbers

"Fairness in the supply chain is essential to a thriving industry"

Sheep have often been the poor relation when it comes to health planning on the farm, but it is not difficult if broken down into manageable areas

Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than thought - but conversion to biogas could reduce emissions and save more than £400m a year in fuel costs