Livestock

The research has found that different Welsh regions contained genetically distinct strains of the bacterium, as well as new strains potentially linked to cattle movements from outside the country

RABDF chair Tim Downes said: "Bulk tank milk testing offers an opportunity to identify herds where infection may otherwise go undetected"

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Scotland to follow strict biosecurity measures

The South Norfolk MP has said more needs to be done to prevent the disease

The project will begin vaccinating badgers in selected parts of Staffordshire, North Oxfordshire and Devon

UFU dairy chair warned dairy farmers were still dealing with ‘substantial increases' in production costs

Baroness Hayman confirmed to Farmers Guardian that invoices would be sent 'soon'

Record breaking weather has necessitated new approaches to forage management on livestock farms. Chloe Palmer reports

Firm demand and tight supply is keeping prices high

Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown joined Baroness Hayman on a dairy farm to discuss the government's new TB strategy and to hear farmers' concerns