Livestock News

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in the UK, with recent cases discovered near Dulverton, Somerset.

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

The OMX boar from Rattlerow is engineered to meet the needs of commercial producers and processors – delivering superior performance from birth to carcass, the company says.

Graziers running short of keep this summer can now apply for adjustments to a range of stewardship options through the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) review process.

Farmers running public lamb-feeding events have been advised to avoid offering close contact with animals, such as holding, cuddling and kissing lambs. 

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.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to Chris Packham’s column published in The Guardian, which claims that sheep are “destroying Britain’s upland habitats”, by calling for a more evidence-based and balanced conversation around the complex issues affecting protected landscapes. 

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.

Sheep farmers have been urged to remain vigilant Haemonchus contortus infection as reports suggest the parasite is spreading across the UK.

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.

Nofence has welcomed the Scottish Government’s launch of the Future Farming Infrastructure Scheme (FFIS), which recognises virtual fencing as an eligible capital item.

Welsh farming community leaders said that the introduction of bluetongue-approved red markets is a “step forward” in supporting farmers affected by the current disease restrictions.