Livestock News

Getting hygiene and colostrum management right are key to tackling calf scour, explains Kate Ingram, Virbac’s veterinary technical adviser.

The dairy industry isn’t short on innovation, and big data and artificial intelligence are helping to unlock even more clever solutions for farmers, consultants and companies, explains Dairy Data Warehouse.

The deadline is imminent for those who haven’t yet vaccinated to enter the NSA’s main ram sale this year.

A Welsh farmer is reaping the rewards of introducing a preventative vaccination programme in his pedigree flock of North Country Cheviots – achieving improved flock health, a one-third reduction in feed costs, and a more condensed lambing period.

Auctioneers have welcomed news that a date has been set for easing certain movement controls on bluetongue susceptible animals in Scotland.

Poultry farmers and other bird keepers are being warned to tighten their biosecurity measures – particularly those involved in running a shoot or game bird rearing.

One of the two UK bioethanol plants, Vivergo, has ceased production after discussions with the government failed to reach a solution that would allow it to continue operating.

The NFU has welcomed the news that some red tape will be cut when it comes to trading with the EU, but added that the benefits will be limited.

Scottish dairy producer, Graham’s Family Dairy, is celebrating record-breaking sales, expanded supermarket listings across the UK, and recognition at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.

New research conducted by Project FEET highlighted that only 50% of farmers are using NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for active digital dermatitis.

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

Farmer and broadcaster Adam Henson will be leading the 2025 Sheep Drive over the River Thames, the Worshipful Company of Woolmen confirmed.