New rapid TB test to be developed
10th October 2024
Welsh scientists have been given nearly £1.2 m to develop a TB test that delivers a result in one hour.
Aldi plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers
10th October 2024
Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years through an enhanced partnership with Arla.
Cattle fell ill after eating dog faeces
9th October 2024
Dog owners have been asked to clean after their pets following an incident where cattle fell ill due to ingesting dog poo.
Welsh farmer, 85, sentenced after she ‘failed miserably’ to care for her livestock
8th October 2024
An 85-year-old Welsh farmer has been handed a suspended sentence following charges relating to causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and cattle, with some “being eaten live by flies”.
Dairy Industry Award 2024: ‘It’s a rare privilege to spend a lifetime doing what you love’
3rd October 2024
Dairy Industry Award 2024 has been allocated to the chairman of Wyke Farms, John Clothier, celebrating his 70 years of passionate work in the dairy industry.
OCT 2024
Your guide to cattle health during winter housing
27th September 2024
Dr Tom Barragry, independent veterinary consultant for Provita Eurotech Ltd, offers advice on keeping cattle healthy during winter housing.
Improved calf crypto control now within reach
26th September 2024
Improved control of calf cryptosporidiosis is now within reach, experts say, thanks to a new control plan and vaccination.
Farmer jailed after causing unnecessary suffering to cows
26th September 2024
A farmer from Northern Ireland was sentenced to 10 months in jail after causing unnecessary suffering to cows.
NFU Scotland angry at Lactalis decision to drop dairy suppliers
25th September 2024
NFU Scotland has expressed anger and disappointment at the decision taken by dairy processor Lactalis to serve notice without warning to 12 of its dairy farmer suppliers in South West Scotland.
Beef Shorthorns: Ticking the boxes for sustainable farming
20th September 2024
The UK is seeing rising demand for Beef Shorthorns, as the breed offers many benefits from easy calving to sustainability.
BTV-3 update: Everything we know about the current situation
17th September 2024
As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.
British beef export market may lose over £500m, industry leaders warn
16th September 2024
The British meat industry is warning that beef exports can be “ceased overnight” as Defra is failing to comply with the EU’s new regulations.