Livestock News

A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sheep worrying criminal damage offences, Rossendale Police confirms.

Research into a device that listens to the internal ‘symphonies’ in the bodies of living animals could potentially transform how medical conditions are detected earlier and are diagnosed more accurately in everything from livestock to people.

Early results from the 2025 FlockCheck diagnostic scheme, run by MSD Animal Health, reveal that 80% of farms tested so far show exposure to the Toxoplasma gondii parasite.

A new study has found that beef, lamb, milk and eggs are more vulnerable to market competition from lab-grown alternatives than chicken and pork. 

Defra has just announced that from 1st July 2025 the restricted zone for bluetongue will be extended to cover all of England.  

Thousands of agricultural workers as well as farming-related businesses attended NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 to get to know news from the industry and learn about the latest technology.

We spoke to Dr Tom Barragry, independent veterinary advisor for Provita, about simple ways to prevent rumen dysfunction.

As farmers face increasing pressure to improve sustainability and operational efficiency, many are turning to net replacement film (NRF) as a smarter alternative to traditional silage wrapping methods.

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, APHA said.

New research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that 90% of Scottish red meat consumers surveyed say they would prefer to buy Scottish beef, lamb, and pork, even if meat imported from elsewhere was 30% cheaper. 

Curalux says its heat lamps offer a range of benefits, from optimised temperature control, to enhanced health and welfare, to energy efficiency.

Galebreaker has announced that many of its livestock ventilation solutions are now eligible for funding under the latest Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF).