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While the world is captured by the ravages of Covid 19, the practice of a former political spin doctor to use a ‘crisis to bury bad news’ is as alive as ever.

A top price of 1,670 was achieved at the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association premier breeders online timed auction hosted by Harrison and Hetherington.

A glance at the calendar indicates this should be Royal Highland Show week, a time when tens of thousands of people usually flock to Edinburgh to enjoy one of the UK’s premier shows.

With the 2020 show season cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have launched a competition which will give you the chance to showcase your stock this year.

THE summer online timed sale of Limousin bulls and females hosted by Harrison and Hetherington topped at 8,000 for Eagleside Promethus,

The future of a popular auction mart in Wales is to be discussed at a meeting later this week, after its continued closure sparked industry alarm.

THE mid-summer collective dairy sale at Sedgemoor topped at 3,900gns for Lymatra Attico Lila Z Red.

Pit your skills against a professional livestock judge and be in with the chance of winning £250 plus a £250 ram voucher.

An all-breeds centre record of 10,500gns was set at the Limousin Cattle Society sale at Ballymena for the bull, Rahoney Obed.

At this time of year flies can often be a nuisance on livestock farms resulting in compromised welfare and performance. Hannah Noble looks at chemical-free solution to helping control fly populations.