livestock

The Government said there also been a long-term trend in the decline of cattle numbers

"Fairness in the supply chain is essential to a thriving industry"

"It's a living hell. People just think the countryside is a theme park"

National Sheep Association policy manager Emma Owen said it was important to have ‘some standardisation across the carcase classification process and reporting, bringing the sector in line with the licencing requirements of beef'

Tauros cattle have been bred from ancient domestic cattle breeds to be as similar as possible to the extinct aurochs

Norwich City Council said the current site needed ‘extensive' repairs, which could cost up to £3 million

A childhood passion for the British Blue breed has seen Dean Saunders succeed in the show ring and establish a reputable supply of genetics for the dairy herd

Sean Mitchell, 23, is a Charolais breeder at Grassknop Farm, near Skelton, Cumbria. He is also a member of the British Charolais Cattle Society

Aberdeen-Angus bulls sold to a high of 13,000gns, with 23 bulls sold to an average of £6,076, down £623 on the year and a clearance rate of 50%

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have not yet licensed the use of BTV-3 vaccines, but said they would keep it under review