Top Cattle Stars Big night for dairy judge Gavin Baillie at South West Dairy Show, Castle Douglas
South West Scotland Dairy Show showcased top cattle and skilled handlers, with standout wins by Sophie Brown and Kacie McCormick.
Historic Decline Antibiotic sales for livestock down 59% in 10 years
Sales of antibiotics for livestock fall to their lowest level in a decade, says new report by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
Supply Crisis Cold spell in UK and Europe ignites fertiliser prices
Cold weather across the UK and Europe is straining gas supplies and pushing fertiliser prices higher, adding pressure to already uncertain markets.
Tractor trends Increased costs, reduced margins and political uncertainty hits tractor market
Tractor registrations for October show a dip compared to last year but remain slightly above the five-year average. Find out more.
Welcome, Jack Jack Shephard joins the team at Mitchells Livestock, Cockermouth
Jack Shephard, from a Cumbrian farming family, joins Mitchells Livestock as a trainee auctioneer, bringing passion and expertise to the Cockermouth team.
Livestock Action All roads lead to Thainstone for Aberdeen Christmas Classic
The Aberdeen Christmas Classic returns to Thainstone Centre this November with livestock shows, sales, and £14,000 in cash prizes. Don't miss it!
Costly cattle crisis Pneumonia costs UK farmers £50m per year
With M. bovis now endemic, UK farmers face £50m in losses yearly. As new vaccines emerge, the fight against this costly cattle disease ramps up.
Crypto Control Improved control of cryptosporidiosis is now accessible to UK dairy and beef farmers
UK farmers now have access to a 5-step guide and vaccine to manage calf cryptosporidiosis, supporting better health for dairy and beef herds.
Quarantine Matters Stringent quarantine measures to minimise disease and parasite risks
Powys farmer John Yeamans enforces strict quarantine on new bulls and rams to protect his livestock from disease and parasites. Discover his approach.
