Beef

The number of animals slaughtered due to bovine TB in England has fallen by 20 per cent, according to the latest Government figures.

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in Londons Covent Garden

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in London’s Covent Garden

A target to reduce emissions from the Scottish beef sector by 75 per cent over the next eight years has come under fire, amid fears it will mean a cut in cow numbers.

Farmers are being reminded of the risk of botulism this season after soaring fertiliser prices led to an increase in the use of poultry litter on grass crops.

A change in direction from pedigree Holsteins to a herd of Wagyu has been a steep learning curve for the team at Wyndford. However, it has also led to developments within the breed worldwide. Ellie Layton reports.

Come rain or shine, exhibitors turned out quality stock across two very different days at Westmorland County Show.

After a three year break due to Covid-19, Hope Show was back and with more than 600 sheep entries and an impressive line-up in the cattle classes, competition was strong.

Some 300 cattle entries, along with 1,000 sheep, 200 pigs and 50 goats, made Edenbridge and Oxted Show the largest gathering of livestock in the South East this year.

Industry leaders have warned the situation for small abattoirs is getting worse, not better, after a well-respected slaughterhouse was forced to close its doors due to staff walkouts.