livestock

The first confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2025–2026 vector season have been reported in England, according to the latest Government update

On Saturday (July 12), two Welsh farmers achieved a new 8-hour two-stand British ewe shearing record and both individually beat the 8-Hour Solo British Record

Members of the agricultural sector have shared their hopes for the long-awaited support package, ahead of a new statement

In a panel supported by Armstrong Watson, sustainable farming drives discussions about the future of livestock while considering issues around disease, basic payment scheme reductions and inheritance tax

Alan Carter farms in partnership with his parents, Paul and Christine, at Constantine, Cornwall, where they milk 130 cows and supply Saputo. Total cattle numbers stand at 420 head kept on 162 hectares (400 acres). Alan and his wife Sarah have two children, Ross and Dana and the family also run three self-catering holiday lets

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill is getting closer to being passed into legislation, and farmers have been praised for sharing what can often be difficult and heartbreaking experiences on the issue

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said Government needs farmers onboard if the UK is to successful reach its climate and nature goals

With a passion for ensuring the family business survives, Andrew and Cath Ladds have expanded the farm so the next generation can continue its legacy

Katie Fitzgerald, of Bishopton Farm Vets, looks at the cause, impact and management of heat stress among dairy cows

Alastair Brown will start the role on July 1 and he said it was a great honour to have the opportunity to drive new policies and strategies at the LAA