Sheep

Cutting back on meat and dairy to help cope with the cost of living crisis could increase health risks, a new survey has found.

A record average of 4,831.02 was set at Scottish National Texel sale at Lanark which peaked at 160,000gns with three sales of 100,000gns or more and an 83 per cent clearance rate.

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has requested that ‘misleading content’ linking red meat to cancer and other fatal diseases be removed from respected medical journal The Lancet immediately, after leading scientists questioned the validity of its claims.

Welsh Black heifer reigns supreme at Pembrokeshire

Kent-based sheep farmer Marie Prebble (34) will attempt to set the first ever Womens 8 Hour Strong Wool Ewe World Record on August 25.

A call for Red Tractor to respect smaller farm businesses has been issued after a group of farmers in Northern Ireland threated to quit the scheme, branding it nothing more than a ‘noose around the neck’.

Dairy, beef and sheep farmers are being encouraged to record their on-farm antibiotic use via Medicine Hub, either via their vet or individually.

But there was a nervousness around the sheep rings for producers in areas affected by the drought

With tupping time fast approaching, ensuring both ewes and rams are in appropriate condition to maximise flock conception rates is crucial.

Lupins are the only plant protein which will replicate the protein quality of soya, said industry experts on a recent AHDB webinar. Katie Fallon reports.