News - Livestock

Genetic advancements in Kenya’s indigenous chicken breeds means poultry meat and eggs can help play a role in improving the nation’s food security

In what has been a challenging and disruptive year for farming, the promotional and conservation work of Rare Breeds Survival Trust has had some notable achievements.

Holstein UK has announced the 2026 All Breeds All Britain Calf Show judges for the Holstein Young Breeders calf and showmanship classes which will be held at Staffordshire County Showground on October 30 and November 1, 2026.

The Moredun Research Institute has secured investment to support the UK livestock industry’s resilience to infectious diseases, as well as gaining Defra funding for louping ill vaccine commercialisation

Auctioneers take a look back at the trade at marts in 2025

Baroness Hayman has said she hoped the SPS agreement with the EU should help tackle the influx of illegal imports as she admitted Dover port facilities were ‘poor’

Black soldier fly farming is a ‘circular economy powerhouse' and provides an opportunity to solve two major challenges – sustainable protein production and organic waste managemen

Dairy goat farmer, Rachel Yarrow, has put her Nuffield research into practice and this year has grazed her entire herd of 300 goats outside

Officials say strain of African swine fever suggests it may have come from a laboratory