Livestock News

UK sheep farmers are being encouraged to take part in a survey carried out by Nettex that explores mineral supplementation practices across the sector.

Rappa Fencing Ltd has shared some guidance on applying for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), and what products are included. This is in light of the fast-approaching deadline of 10th July for applications in England.

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.

RSPCA Assured is setting up new welfare standards for chickens which will come into effect in September. 

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.

Animal rights activists have called for a sheep racing festival with a 30-year-long tradition to be banned.

Three farmers have received £11,500 in compensation following a livestock worrying incident in which 15 sheep were killed and another 15 were injured.

The very dry, warm spring has raised red flags over cobalt and selenium levels, prompting concerns over lamb health.

The Scottish Government will provide match-funding of up to £100,000 to support the development of a new vaccine against Louping ill — a serious tick-borne viral disease affecting sheep.  

Find out how Diane Scott financed a 24,000-hen egg production business.

Following concerns that some UK supermarkets are stepping back from their commitment to sourcing British meat, Lidl has confirmed it will continue selling its own-brand British beef. The retailer said it has no plans to import or switch to suppliers from outside of Great Britain.  

DEFRA announced that livestock farmers can now access founded vet visits for multiple herds or flocks belonging to the same farming business.