Livestock News

The latest RUMA Targets Task Force 2 (TTF2) progress report has been released, which summarises the third year of progress against the current set of antibiotic use targets which span 2021-2024.

Mild weather at the start of autumn prolonged the parasite breeding season, warned Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortem.

New research suggests Defra and APHA must improve communications with small-scale poultry keepers, as a lack of understanding of avian flu rules is hampering control measures.

The government has announced a review to end unfair practices in the egg supply chain.

The remarkable Gretnahouse herd has some of the most influential and admired Charolais genetics in the national herd book.

The new Roots to Resilience programme, launched by AHDB Beef & Lamb, challenges farmers to ‘stop thinking in black and white and unlock their full potential’.

As the weather turns, stock is being housed and winter rations formulated. Extra attention should be given to a smooth transition to reduce the risk of acidosis and the associated poor performance, experts say.

UK poultry meat producer Moy Park has become the first to be officially registered to export cooked poultry meat to Japan under a new agreement.

NFU Cymru warned of an uncertain future for the sector as farmers gathered at the Welsh Dairy Show.

The recent Slurry Forum 2023 brought together industry experts to discuss upcoming legislation and government funding, as well as a run-down of the options for storage, covers, additives and testing. Livestock editor Sarah Kidby reports.

Scientists have made new discoveries on airborne spread of AI, and revealed Northern Gannets and Shag are showing signs of developing immunity to avian influenza, according to research published todayscien (20th October).

We know that the early stages of a calf’s life have a significant impact on their lifetime health and productivity, but housing is often not fit for purpose. We spoke to Rob Hall of LLM Farm Vets, for advice on new Defra funding to help farmers replace aging buildings.