Livestock News

Hill farmer and NFU Scotland member Brian Walker is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently grant emergency authorisation for the bracken control herbicide Asulam to protect upland farmers and crofters and safeguard public health.

Down to Earth South is heading to Somerset later this month on 21st June when Neil Baker, an Arla Regenerative Pilot farmer milking 1,800 cows indoors, will open his gates to scores of visitors eager to learn more about regenerative farming and see it in action.

As temperatures are set to hit 30ºC over the weekend, NFU Mutual has offered advice on preventing heat stress, as well as piloting a new insurance scheme.

The Scottish Government’s decision recognises the risks of cobalt deficiency to animal health and welfare.

Farmers are invited to fill out a short 10-minute survey relating to bovine TB as part of a new research project led by The Farming Community Network (FCN), which seeks to better understand the impact of this devastating disease on farmers’ lives and wellbeing.

Positions are open for three-year terms on the Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sector councils.

A specific temperature pattern has been identified that indicates early onset of mastitis, which could enhance dairy cow welfare and reduce economic losses for farmers.

In response to continued market demand, British supplier Warrendale Wagyu has announced ambitious plans to double production in the next two years at its 2023 conference, which was attended by more than 250 farming delegates.

Competition was strong as beef cattle kick-started the interbreed championships at the Royal Bath & West Show on Thursday 1st June 2023.

Home-grown concentrates such as crimped grain are a cost-effective way of balancing low energy and nutrient levels in first cut silage that was harvested later this season as a result of wet weather, Lientjie Colahan from Lallemand explained.

Famous pub landlord and comedian Al Murray has been confirmed as the celebrity host of the Free Range Egg Awards 2023 and will be presenting prizes to outstanding individuals and businesses in the free range egg industry as well as bringing a night of entertainment to hundreds of attendants.

AHDB research involving mock menus revealed ‘Britishness’ and standards were particularly meaningful to consumers.