Livestock News

The pig industry leaders have warned that important grant funding opportunities for livestock farmers might be under threat following the news that Defra will be “simplifying and rationalising” governmental support. 

Gloucestershire Council’s campaign encouraging people to swap cow’s milk for vegan alternatives has prompted backlash from the farming community.

UK meat industry bosses have issued an urgent call for the government to implement a comprehensive ban on all personal imports of meat products derived from pigs and ruminants following the news of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany.

The UK government has announced a ban on cattle, pig and sheep imports from Germany following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the country.

A highly contagious foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in Germany. This is the first outbreak of the disease in the country since 1988.

Norwegian virtual fencing company Nofence has announced an extended warranty period of five years for its UK customers for all collars bought from 2024 onwards.

Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration, promoting and protecting the consumption of UK dairy products.

An innovative navel protection solution offers reduced mortality and heavier lamb weights compared to traditional iodine treatment.

Scottish calf Hilda, born through IVF, represents a historic moment for the world’s longest-running livestock genetics project that aims to help accelerate the dairy industry’s journey to net zero.

Across 10 retailers surveyed in November, 88% of the pork on display was British.

The UK cattle population has dropped again last year, with 2023 marking the greatest decline in female beef breeding-age animals seen in over 10 years.

A series of lambing advice events will be held in the UK in 2025 with a focus on ewe nutrition and body condition scoring. Independent sheep consultant Nerys Wright will speak at each of the events to offer advice and highlight the benefits to farmers of improving ewe performance and lamb health.