Dairy & Beef News

CVS Farm practices are offering UK farmers subsidised antibody testing to assess colostrum management in neonatal beef sucklers.

Defra is being urged to ensure the SFI supports farmers in the face of a changing climate, as it develops the next round.

A proposed trade barrier which would have required halal certification on all British dairy imports to Egypt has been lifted.

Welsh farming leaders have urged the government to accelerate Bluetongue protection measures to safeguard important breeding livestock sales.

Rising beef prices have outpaced general inflation, driven by a constrained supply, according to industry experts.

Even though cattle prices are down from the highs seen earlier in 2025, they are still well up year on year, instilling ongoing confidence among beef producers.

Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed that cows at Diddly Squat Farm tested positive for bovine TB.

A Cumbrian veterinary practice is at the forefront of using cutting-edge keyhole surgery in cattle.

A full-time farm vet from South West Scotland has established a 115-cow Jersey herd from scratch alongside a beef-rearing enterprise. Alistair Padkin grew up on a dairy farm in Lanarkshire, but it was always his dream to run his own farm.

Müller UK & Ireland has announced a £45 million investment in the Skelmersdale site – but prices for Yew Tree suppliers are still likely to be significantly below the national average.

According to the Kingshay Dairy Costings report, the last milk year was a positive one for dairy producers, with continued improvements in cow health and growing momentum in the organic milk sector.

Data from the THI-Live tool shows average temperatures reached concerning levels over the past month, raising concerns over cow health.