Managing on-farm risk factors is key to preventing cases of both foul in the foot and corkscrew claw in the dairy herd

The Beef Shorthorn bidding topped at 20,000gns for 55 bulls, averaging £6,476, down £1,015 on the year, with a clearance rate of 71%

Limousin bulls sold to a high of 14,500gns, averaging £7,333, down £133 on the year, for the 50 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%

Buyers, vendors and visitors returned to United Auctions for the first round of this year’s Stirling Bull Sales, with a strong trade achieved across all breeds

The disease mainly affects cows in the very early postpartum period, with older and high-yielding cows at greater risk

Providing in-calf cows and heifers with microminerals pre-calving is important for both cow and calf health

Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value

Housing hygiene and routine footbathing both play an important role in preventing digital dermatitis infections on-farm

Hard work and dedication have seen Sean Mitchell’s dreams become reality in both the show ring and the sale ring

Moredun Research Institue has identified animal health as key area of focus which could help the industry in reducing methane production from ruminant livestock