Livestock

Farmers must deal with excess heifers to solve the issue, said Ben Williams, of Leprino Foods

The UK Health and Security Agency said the individual had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds

Ferry operator CalMac had told farmers it would not operate bookings if there was not an 'attendant' available to administer euthanasia on journeys over three hours

Genetic gains in dairy are happening faster than ever before, said Marco Winters, head of animal genetics at AHDB

Providing in-calf cows and heifers with microminerals pre-calving is important for both cow and calf health

The United Pig Cooperative has been launched to strengthen the UK pig farming industry

The trade association said this action was ‘imperative' to protect the nation's livestock from imminent disease threats

The Ludgate family runs a record-breaking pedigree Hereford herd alongside a wholesale meat business dating back to 1860

Scale, self-sufficiency and spreading risk are three elements of the beef business model that are key to the Dore family's success

As Jim Goldie prepares to judge the Simmental classes at Stirling Bull Sales, he reflects on the development of the Newbiemains herd and the changes within the breed