Livestock News

A mitigation strategy offering guidance to land managers, the public and ornithological and environmental organisations, has been set out by Defra and the Welsh government amid the growing threat of avian flu to wild birds.

Sheep farmers are being warned of a continued blowfly strike risk this autumn, with the likelihood of a period of mild and wet weather.

With the change in underfoot conditions and increased lameness risk at housing, daily footbathing of cattle is recommended. Vet, veterinary pharmacologist and adviser to Provita Ltd, Dr Tom Barragry, explores the benefits of a proven alternative to copper sulphate and formaldehyde.

This month, avian vet Suzy Brown, of Avivets in Cheshire, offers advice on optimising the health of housed poultry this winter.

Northants beef farmer Mark Jelley (pictured) has seen strong reduction in his farm’s use of antibiotics and been able to identify key herd health issues, with the help of his

A Scottish dairy farmer has ranked top in the August 2022 genomic proof run for UK Holstein females ranked on Dairy Wellness Profit (DWP).

Reduced crop yields due to the recent hot dry weather, combined with increased input and contractor costs, means silage grown as feedstock for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants is more valuable than ever.

A UK-wide call for evidence is asking for information on the use of new types of animal feed products to reduce methane emissions from livestock.

Spring hay yields in southern England have already reduced by more than a third due to climate change, and further declines are forecast, according to a new analysis.

A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers – offering expert training and a networking opportunity – is now open for applications.

This summers’ prolonged dry weather is beginning to cause real issues for many cattle and sheep producers across the UK as grazing becomes scarcer at a time when grass growth and subsequent livestock performance should be at its best, says Dr Alison Bond, ruminant nutritionist for Rumenco.

Farmers fearing forage shortages because of the recent dry weather could help ease the pressure by feeding a straw or wholecrop-based ration to dry cows and youngstock. According to Mole