Livestock News

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concerns over further releases of white-tailed sea eagles in England, urging conservation bodies to prioritise long-term monitoring of existing populations across the UK before any new birds are introduced. 

Arla Foods has confirmed that its UK projects on methane-reducing feed additives have been completed, and the findings are now under review. 

Clarkson’s Farm star and a Liberal Democrat MP are among those who have voiced concerns over recent milk price cuts affecting British dairy farmers.

Farmers Guide caught up with Dairy Data Warehouse to find out how the company uses dairy data analytics and AI to drive farms forward, and how these tools are no longer an option – they’re essential.

Rising cases of avian influenza across the UK mean that commercial and some backyard poultry keepers in England are now legally required to house their birds and step up on their biosecurity. 

All poultry and captive birds on farms across Northern Ireland must now be kept indoors following the confirmation of new bird flu cases.

DSM-Firmenich, the manufacturer of the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, has responded to allegations from Danish farmers that the product is linked to recent cattle illnesses and deaths. 

New data gathered from 35 cattle farms located across Great Britain revealed that there are still key gaps in controlling calf scour – despite improvements in colostrum management and hydration practices. 

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the UK government is not adequately prepared for the most severe animal disease outbreaks.

DEFRA confirmed that due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza, the prevention zone with mandatory housing measures will be extended to the whole of England.

MSD Animal Health has launched its 2026 FlockCheck diagnostic scheme, giving sheep farmers across England, Scotland and Wales the opportunity to test their flocks for exposure to toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion (EAE) from 1st December 2025. 

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) published its latest meat and poultry inflation report for October, which revealed that over the last month average prices fell by 1p/kg (0.08%).