Livestock

Reducing risk through good biosecurity is especially important for the poultry sector with bird flu remaining a serious risk across the UK

The buildings, set to be the size of a supermarket, have been rejected by over a thousand people for reasons such as animal cruelty

Jeff and Katie Aiken join Farmers Guardian’s Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder for the latest episode of For Flock’s Sake, discussing pedigree sheep, stockmanship, family and rebuilding after the dispersal of the Procters flock

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, reflects on the role of auction marts and a bright future for auctioneering

During Scotlands flagship sheep event, Scotsheep, QMS aim to highlight the importance of Scotland’s sheep sector and support the long-term potential of the wider red meat industry

The Smith family have ensured their suckler finishing enterprise is future-proofed with pure-bred Simmentals at the heart of their Herefordshire-based mixed farm

As conflict continues in the Middle East, the British Egg Products Association says members can no longer be expected to absorb costs

Abortions in cattle bring financial loss and emotional strain, but early action and strong herd management can make a difference

The Colcharton herd of South Devon cattle are the pride and joy of Colin, Lowenna and Nick Edwards who won the South Devon Herd Book Society’s national herd competition award in 2025

But researchers emphasised there were ‘unanswered questions’ and some farmers have experienced serious problems in their herds