Livestock News

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has highlighted the urgent requirement to grant a temporary derogation for grazing certain environmental land options that are part of the Countryside Stewardship scheme, considering the exceptionally dry weather currently experienced by many parts of the UK.

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

A three-year industry project has more than halved lameness levels across 10 Welsh sheep farms, saving £54K per year.

A 27-year-old Welsh shearer, Huw Jones, has broken a record after he sheared 663 ewes in eight hours.

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.