Livestock News

The UK government said it has acknowledged concerns over the scale of illegal meat imports to the UK, however, the EFRA Committee recommendations to tackle the issue will be considered once the SPS negotiations with the EU have been concluded and implemented – putting off powers to reduce alarming amounts of illegal imports until 2027 at the earliest. 

A young farming couple who lost nearly a quarter of their suckled calf crop to cryptosporidiosis in 2023 have taken a belt-and-braces approach to ensure such devastating losses never happen again.

Zoetis UK is calling on cattle farmers to complete a short online survey on clostridial disease in growing beef cattle to help understand their thoughts on the potentially fatal disease and the measures available to help prevent infection, including vaccination. 

Armin Pearn, head of data science at Dairy Data Warehouse, explains how big data and AI are transforming the dairy industry, what you need to know about using it, and what the future may hold.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concerns over further releases of white-tailed sea eagles in England, urging conservation bodies to prioritise long-term monitoring of existing populations across the UK before any new birds are introduced. 

Arla Foods has confirmed that its UK projects on methane-reducing feed additives have been completed, and the findings are now under review. 

Clarkson’s Farm star and a Liberal Democrat MP are among those who have voiced concerns over recent milk price cuts affecting British dairy farmers.

Farmers Guide caught up with Dairy Data Warehouse to find out how the company uses dairy data analytics and AI to drive farms forward, and how these tools are no longer an option – they’re essential.

Rising cases of avian influenza across the UK mean that commercial and some backyard poultry keepers in England are now legally required to house their birds and step up on their biosecurity. 

All poultry and captive birds on farms across Northern Ireland must now be kept indoors following the confirmation of new bird flu cases.

DSM-Firmenich, the manufacturer of the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, has responded to allegations from Danish farmers that the product is linked to recent cattle illnesses and deaths. 

New data gathered from 35 cattle farms located across Great Britain revealed that there are still key gaps in controlling calf scour – despite improvements in colostrum management and hydration practices.