Livestock

The news that the current lungworm vaccine will cease production from 2028, is cause for concern for the UK cattle sector

Feed is the most immediate problem facing the livestock sector

The Ulster Farmers Union and Irish Farmers’ Association discussed concerns around African Swine Fever as well as volatile global markets and challenging environmental regulations

It has also been confirmed the EU ban will apply directly in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework

One dairy farmer said with the current milk price, paying the money back is going to push his business 'to the brink'

A Temporary Control Zone has been put in place in an area around Dumfries and Galloway, after bluetongue was found in two lambs near Lockerbie

Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it

Movement restrictions are in place, and officials are investigating the source of the disease

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon talks of continued dry weather and its impact on British Ag

Businesses have been encouraged to source UK eggs to minimise risk