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SLIPPERY concrete in cubicle sheds and collecting yards can cause serious untreatable damage to cows’ feet and legs. Investing in concrete grooving is a way to minimise slipping and encouraging normal bulling behaviour.

The mart closed its doors on September 1

THE Northern Supreme sale of Blue Texels at Carlisle held on behalf of the breed society saw a top price of 25,000gns.

A flying trade at the Scottish National Texel Sale, Lanark, saw a new UK record price for a sheep of 350,000gns when Charlie Boden and family, Stockport, Cheshire, sold Sportsmans Double Diamond.

In the latest in our Auctions – ‘Standing the test of time’ series supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data, we look at how Melton Mowbray Market is remaining at the heart of the local community. Angela Calvert reports.

There were warnings failing to obey rules could close marts at a critical time for the industry

Many farmers up and down the country enjoy attending meetings held by vets and other organisations, but as lockdown put a stop to social gatherings how do farmers want to proceed into the new normal? Hannah Noble reports.

Paul Gentry reviews the year so far.

The Farmers Guardian supported Beltex Sheep Society’s premier sale at Carlisle saw a new auction record of 45,000gns set for a ram lamb and averages up on the year across all sections.

Private sales of livestock may be increasing, but they do not come with the same guarantees as live marts and could leave farmers open to unfair prices and payment dodgers.