Walkers in the countryside are being warned against causing alarm to cattle – after a number of fatalities.
Read moreRapidly increasing changes to farm support means sheep producers should seek professional advice, say experts.
Read moreYeast additive boosts lamb productivity
Livestock 04/07/2023
Lambs fed a yeast fermentation addition reach target finishing weights faster – generating more profit, suggests a study.
Read moreHeat stress is becoming a costly problem on UK dairy farms with some businesses losing up to £90,000 due to their cattle overheating, according to results from an ongoing study.
Read morePoultry producers must learn to live with the risk of avian influenza, says an industry expert who has written a report outlining ways to combat the disease.
Read moreAnaerobic digesters on farms could help end UK’s energy crisis
Read moreMore public and private investment is needed for livestock farmers to reach net zero, the government has been told.
Read moreEarly detection of health problems in dairy cows could could lead up to a 15% reduction in the methane emissions they produce, according to new research.
Read moreGood rumen function and energy supply boost butterfat during spring grazing.
Read moreOver-reliance on fast-growing ryegrass varieties that head quickly and then deteriorate rapidly could be contributing to forage shortages experienced by many growers.
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