Beef farmers regain confidence as sector flourishes

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 confirms bTB outbreak on his farm

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

Cumbrian vets recommend keyhole surgery in cattle

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

How Scottish new entrant built up a dairy herd 

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.

“Stark inequality” in milk prices for Yew Tree suppliers

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.

Milk producers experienced ‘positive’ year, report finds

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.

“Troubling” cow comfort trends reported as temperatures soar 

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

Scottish Govt criticised as suckler sector faces economic clearance

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has voiced serious concerns about the Scottish Government’s “continued failure” to deliver a coherent agricultural policy to support Scotland’s red meat sector — particularly its troubled suckler beef producers — in the wake of the QMS ‘Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group’ initiative.

Experts share top tips on how to protect cattle and sheep from heat stress

As temperatures have been very high across the UK in recent days, AHDB has issued practical guidance to help farmers protect cattle and sheep from heat stress.

Breeding technologies: Shaping UK herds

A new era of advanced breeding technologies is adding significant value to livestock operations. Paragon Vets explains the options.

Dairy cow mastitis campaign examines need for antibiotic treatment

New data from CVS Farm’s recently launched dairy cow mastitis campaign has revealed that approximately 30% of its Mastatest submissions have either identified no bacteria or bacteria which do not benefit from antibiotic use. 

New ‘best practice’ protocols to tackle BVD and Johne’s Disease published

The recent announcement regarding the future of Bluetongue (BTV-3) controls in Wales has coincided with the release of new ‘best practice’ protocols to control infectious cattle disease by CHECS. 

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