Livestock News

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).  

UK agriculture has made remarkable strides in productivity, efficiency, and technological innovation. However, certain aspects can be outdated on some farms – like livestock handling and welfare standards – which is where people management and forward-thinking leadership could help.

Farmers have been advised to assess their feed requirements as soon as possible due to the continuing dry weather.

Farming bosses said that pace and delivery on the bovine TB strategy must improve to ensure comprehensive change.

Iceland has abandoned its 2025 cage-free egg commitment, becoming the first among major UK retailers to do so, the British Free Range Egg Producers Association has confirmed. 

A number of larger-than-normal lambs have been delivered at Norfolk’s Gawdy Hall Estate this month.

The farming industry has been urged to reassess their approach to managing neonatal calf diarrhoea, following new evidence showing an alarming rise in resistance to paromomycin, a commonly used antibiotic for treating E.coli K99 infections. 

800 goats have been killed in a barn fire in East Yorkshire. 

Minimising disease risks posed to your sheep and by your sheep at shearing is critical in maintaining flock health on farm and across the wider industry, sheep industry leaders said.