Persistent liver fluke risk for cattle and sheep despite cold snaps
10th February 2023
As forecast, cases of disease due to liver fluke have remained relatively low so far this winter however, there are reports of both acute and chronic disease in some areas of the UK.
Livestock farmers can now register for a funded vet visit under govt scheme
9th February 2023
A funded yearly vet visit is now available to farmers under the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Mixed farming approach delivers soil and human health benefits
23rd January 2023
Hugh Black, a farmer from Forfar, has maintained profitability and improved soil health after introducing sheep to his arable rotation.
Farmers urged to optimise ewe nutrition following low scanning rates
6th January 2023
Following reports of low early scanning rates due to grass shortages, farmers are advised to ramp up on ewe nutrition to ensure lambing percentages are retained.
Ruminant health: Key trends of 2022
28th December 2022
As weather patterns become increasingly extreme and unpredictable, input costs continue to rise, and farmers face ongoing pressure to reduce environmental impacts, approaches to managing parasites and disease will need to adapt. Livestock editor Sarah Kidby reports.
How to use colostrum supplements at lambing
23rd December 2022
Lambs require adequate amounts of high quality colostrum for short and long-term health. Here’s how to supplement when quality and quantity fall short to keep lambs healthy.
Filling ewe nutrient gaps pre-lambing “cuts neonatal mortality by 7.5%
21st December 2022
Independent trial work by SAC has revealed a range of health and productivity benefits for flocks that were fed a combination feed and mineral bucket supplement in the final six weeks of pregnancy.
New project to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
20th December 2022
Coleg Sir Gar, in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College, has been awarded a project to work closely with the sheep sector to control and ultimately eradicate sheep scab.
Safeguarding this year’s lamb crop
5th December 2022
After a challenging summer, limited grass in some areas may have affected ewe condition, so forage analysis is critical for rationing heavily pregnant ewes.
NSA calls out Netflix for promotion of sheep worrying by dogs
2nd December 2022
For many years the National Sheep Association (NSA) has fought to increase awareness of the devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs. So, as families prepare for the Christmas holidays, the association that represents UK sheep farmers is angered by a new festive family film inadvertently ignoring the seriousness of the issue.
SCOPS urges sheep farmers to keep monitoring worm burdens in lambs
1st December 2022
The dry summer and mild, wet autumn of 2022 has resulted in a high worm challenge on many farms, with reports from around the UK of lambs suffering from the effects of high worm burdens.
North Yorkshire family bags double win at English Winter Fair
23rd November 2022
Sister and brother Beth and Luke Wilkinson from North Yorkshire took home both the championship and reserve titles during a memorable finale at the 2022 English Winter Fair.