Livestock

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

NSA Scotsheep visitors can look forward to a busy day, with farm tours and a jam-packed workshop, demonstration and competition schedule

Findings have led to the development a new breeding value (EBV) for methane output which feeds into the new Breed for CH4nge index that ranks animals on their breeding potential for a naturally low carbon footprint

Food and public health campaigner Dr Dolly van Tulleken on how abattoir loss is driving out small-scale meat production, and the resulting impact on food quality, biodiversity, animal welfare, supply chains and local economies