Livestock

The move was aiming to speed up the process of providing results with ‘significant delays’ being reported with the Pirbright Institute seeing a substantial backlog

With bluetongue cases rising across England, Wales and Scotland, we take a look at the myths circulating around the farming community

Farmers Guardian livestock reporter Ellie Layton, from a farming family in Herefordshire, reflects on Beef Stock, the next generation and reasons to be positive about the industry

Manufacturers often commit to production volumes ‘many months' before the season begins.

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

Vaccination is considered key to preventing fatalities from clostridial diseases in beef cattle

David Grewer, from Pickering, North Yorkshire, says demand for venison is increasing and he is optimistic for the future of the sector

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