Livestock

Following the first confirmed cases of bluetongue in Wales, in the 2025/26 vector season, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has implemented a Temporary Control Zone

Look out for acorns on grazing pastures, as the effects of acorn poisoning can be detrimental to livestock

In the 1970s there were around 2,500 abattoirs in the UK, but today there are only 203

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a feature in day-to-day life, but for it to be successful on our livestock farms, farmers need to take the lead on the development of this fast-changing technology

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Indra Thillainathan, team lead - Land, Agriculture and Nature at the CCC

Defra says first case of Bluetongue Virus serotype 8 (BTV8) for almost two decades found in sheep flock in Cornwall

Incidents are first in Wales for more than year and come just days after movement restrictions were eased

Inspired by the New Zealand share farming system, Farming Partners is helping young farmers and new entrants get into the dairy industry by establishing joint ventures with landowners

In this series, we focus on emerging working dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

Producing consistently for the commercial market has long been central to the Jones family's farming values, with ram sale season being their busiest period.