News - Livestock

British dairy farmers have significantly reduced the number of pure-bred dairy bull calves being born on their farms, according to a report outlining the progress of the GB Dairy Calf Strategy

Mr Rainey said one of the society's priorities in 2025 was to roll out a new online herdbook system, Taurus

Northern Ireland Environment Agency has confirmed submissions will now be accepted via email until 11:59 PM on February 14 2025

Hydrogen sulphide, a deadly gas emitted by slurry, is responsible for farming fatalities every year

In a rapidly changing world, livestock genetics needs to be protected to safeguard the future of the industry and for food security, said Tullis Matson, director of the UK Livestock Biobank

Robert Gilchrist, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society chief executive provided advice on how to achieve a sustainable and profitable beef system

Natural Resources Wales said it would stop issuing new permits for farmers to dispose of sheep dip on land

Bristol University is pioneering an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system for monitoring cattle health and welfare through advanced camera technologies

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

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