News - Livestock

Following the first confirmed cases of bluetongue in Wales, in the 2025/26 vector season, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has implemented a Temporary Control Zone

Look out for acorns on grazing pastures, as the effects of acorn poisoning can be detrimental to livestock

In the 1970s there were around 2,500 abattoirs in the UK, but today there are only 203

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a feature in day-to-day life, but for it to be successful on our livestock farms, farmers need to take the lead on the development of this fast-changing technology

Several years into its regenerative farming programme, First Milk has broadened its scope in a new innovative partnership

The second North East Live event to be held at Darlington Auction Mart on Saturday October 4, 2025, is set to be bigger and better than ever

The GB Calf Strategy 2025-2030 has been launched to challenge the dairy-beef sector to ensure every calf is reared with care, purpose and value

The Kerry Hill Sheep Society’s flagship show and sale at Ludlow celebrated its 125th anniversary in style, with a record price of 12,000gns paid for a shearling ram

The UK remains in the active vector season for bluetongue (BTV-3), with the risk of transmission via infected midges considered very high in England and most of Great Britain

Corrections in price are more likely to be seasonal than fundamental, say auctioneers