Livestock News

With applications opening for the 2024 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, Stuart Wilkieson, technical sales engineer at Hydor has explained what applicants can receive from this grant and what they can put the funding towards.

Pig industry representatives have voiced their concerns following Defra’s plans for changes to food labelling regulations. According to the National Pig Association, the proposal may have “significant implications” for the pork supply chain.

Dog owners are being warned to be extra careful while visiting sheep and lamb grazing areas. The alert also coincides with the launch of the 2024 Sheep Worrying Awareness Week on Monday 25th March.

Farmers can now apply for FETF funding to help pay for equipment and technology to improve animal health and welfare.

A large South American rhea bird has been spotted roaming the Suffolk countryside since its escape from a nearby farm last year.

New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain have just been announced. The measures aim to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks. 

Renewable dairy technology manufacturer Lyras shares how farmers can save money by using UV pasteurisation technology. 

UK government has just announced that field trials of the deployable bovine TB cattle vaccine have moved on to the third phase.

New proposals, which are part of delivering the next phase of the government’s TB eradication strategy, have just been set out. This includes plans to continue targeted badger culling in high-risk areas. 

Jacob sheep offer a range of advantages, including their hardiness, ease of lambing, good temperament and good flavour – which can command a premium price. Farmers Guide spoke to the Jacob Sheep Society to find out more about the breed.

Milk supplier and distributor Muller has announced a price rise for its farmer suppliers, starting in April. 

Making effective preparations before spring turnout, including good parasite management, vaccinations where needed and nutritional analysis, can pay dividends in the long run. Maddy Tyson, of Westpoint Farm Vets in Chelmsford, provides a to-do list to help you prepare for this key period in the farming calendar.