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Defra's annual survey reveals a continued decline in England's cattle and sheep populations Ref:RH220423196 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Defra reports record low in England's sheep and cattle populations

Suckler cow rations are very much dependant on forage quality Ref:RH230921036 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Suckler cow rations are very much dependant on forage quality Ref:RH230921036 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Perfect Your Ration

SAC's Karen Stewart talks all about how to keep cattle rations on track

New TCZ areas in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire due to bluetongue virus.

New TCZ areas in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire due to bluetongue virus.

Bluetongue virus extends control zone to Lincolnshire, 38 premises affected

Jones admitted to 13 charges of animal cruelty

Jones admitted to 13 charges of animal cruelty

Anglesey farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after death of five cattle

iLivestock secures £1.15M funding to support farmers globally

iLivestock secures £1.15M funding to support farmers globally

£1.15M Investment

Major investment drives growth for iLivestock

The restriction zone has expanded

The restriction zone has expanded

Virus Alert: BTV-3

Bluetongue confirmed on further premises in the UK as disease continues to spread

Fall in number of British abattoirs risks food security

Fall in number of British abattoirs risks food security

Abattoir Crisis

Fall in number of British abattoirs risks ‘seriously jeopardising’ food security

New areas are effected

New areas are effected

Bluetongue Update

Number of UK premises infected with bluetongue rises to 10 as cases continue to rise

New advice has been given out

New advice has been given out

Sheep farmers must ensure ewes get enough minerals pre-tupping

UK imposes restrictions in Norfolk and Suffolk due to bluetongue virus outbreak.

UK imposes restrictions in Norfolk and Suffolk due to bluetongue virus outbreak.

Bluetongue virus restricted zone declared in Norfolk and Suffolk

Dr Carrie Batten explains Bluetongue research at The Pirbright Institute

Dr Carrie Batten explains Bluetongue research at The Pirbright Institute

Understanding Bluetongue by Dr Carrie Batten, The Pirbright Institute

DEFRA have confirmed new cases

DEFRA have confirmed new cases

Bluetongue Alert

Defra confirms bluetongue in animals on two new sites

Farmers in Cornwall have teamed with scientists and conservationists to roll out a badger vaccination programme over four years Ref:RH150923067 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers in Cornwall have teamed with scientists and conservationists to roll out a badger vaccination programme over four years Ref:RH150923067 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

TB Control Breakthrough

Farmer-led badger vaccination study reveals effective alternative to TB control

Shorthorns have a new U class in the herd book

Shorthorns have a new U class in the herd book

New Class Alert

Shorthorns introduce new ‘U’ Class of animals into the breed

Funding has been awarded

Funding has been awarded

£700,000 Boost

SRUC awarded £700k to measure cattle emissions

Bluetongue has been confirmed near Norfolk

Bluetongue has been confirmed near Norfolk

Bluetongue case confirmed in sheep in Norfolk

A lamb and an ewe have been killed in a livestock attack in Flintshire.

A lamb and an ewe have been killed in a livestock attack in Flintshire.

livestock attack

Owner of dog that 'savaged' lamb ordered to pay £600 compensation

Police are asking farmers to be vigilant

Police are asking farmers to be vigilant

Police urge dog control after fatal sheep attack

Experts suggest that investigating the causes of abortion could enhance herd efficiency and safeguard staff

Experts suggest that investigating the causes of abortion could enhance herd efficiency and safeguard staff

Report Abortions

Farmers urged to report all abortions to boost herd health and disease insight

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) does not pose a threat to human health but it does affect goats and sheep

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) does not pose a threat to human health but it does affect goats and sheep

New UK Ban Alert

New UK import rules to protect sheep and goats from contagious PPR disease

Vice President Alasdair Macnab is a farmer and a vet

Vice President Alasdair Macnab is a farmer and a vet

bTB Slaughter Drops

Scottish cattle bTB slaughter numbers halve, but herd infection rate steady

Top priced lot went to the Limousin cross from Sebay Farm selling to £9000

Top priced lot went to the Limousin cross from Sebay Farm selling to £9000

Thainstone Spectacular sees a top of £9000 for a heifer from Sebay Farm, Orkney

An update on Bluetongue vaccines in the UK

An update on Bluetongue vaccines in the UK

Vaccine Verdict?

No decision on Bluetongue vaccine for UK say experts

New warnings have been issued

New warnings have been issued

Bluetongue virus outbreak across Europe raises concerns in the UK

Sheep worrying can result in economic and emotional consequences for farmers

Sheep worrying can result in economic and emotional consequences for farmers

NSA demands tougher measures to prevent rising incidents of sheep worrying by dogs

The exporter and air freight operator LiveAir generates $75-$100m AUD revenue/year

The exporter and air freight operator LiveAir generates $75-$100m AUD revenue/year

80 sheep die in air freight from Australia to Indonesia, investigation ongoing

The meeting is being run by AHDB

The meeting is being run by AHDB

Optimise Grazing

Optimising livestock performance in a grazing system focus of AHDB meeting

Goat plague is said to have up to a 70% mortality rate among the goats and sheep

Goat plague is said to have up to a 70% mortality rate among the goats and sheep

Goat Plague Ban

Greece halts goat and sheep movement nationwide to combat 'goat plague' outbreak

Belted Galloways at Larghill, Crocketford

Belted Galloways at Larghill, Crocketford

Scottish Belted Galloway Club open day delights with stock judging and cattle tours

Sheep on road in Salwayash Bridport

Sheep on road in Salwayash Bridport

Close shave for drivers as sheep block village road

More blue tongue found in Europe

More blue tongue found in Europe

Farmers, Beware

Bluetongue virus outbreak across Europe raises concerns in the UK

Bovine TB figures 'unacceptable', says NFU Cymru. Image: Debbie James

Bovine TB figures 'unacceptable', says NFU Cymru. Image: Debbie James

TB Crisis Looms

'Unacceptable' bTB plight highlighted as Pembrokeshire show opens

Figures from the NFU Mutual state that rural crime cost the UK £53m last year

Figures from the NFU Mutual state that rural crime cost the UK £53m last year

Police investigate cow shooting, public appeal for information

The subscription is part of a collaboration between data management firm iLivestock and handling manufacturer Rappa

The subscription is part of a collaboration between data management firm iLivestock and handling manufacturer Rappa

iLivestock and Rappa join forces to make sheep performance monitoring affordable

New app highlights BCS of cows and potential problem cows

New app highlights BCS of cows and potential problem cows

Swift Animal Care

New app boosts animal health with rapid issue detection

The next delivery of EAE vaccine has been delayed from August till October

The next delivery of EAE vaccine has been delayed from August till October

Vaccine Shortage Alert

Ceva Animal Health confirms delays in EAE vaccine supply, affecting 2024 sheep season

Badger vaccination is 'achievable'

Badger vaccination is 'achievable'

TB Solution Found

Cornish farmers prove badger vaccination against TB works

Nitrate levels per hectare in cow urine called into question

Nitrate levels per hectare in cow urine called into question

Figure of 1000kg of nitrate per hectare in cow urine called into question

AHDB have organised the webinar

AHDB have organised the webinar

Don’t Miss the Webinar

AHDB to host bluetongue update webinar this week

New technical guide from the GBADs programme reveals methods for assessing the economic impact of livestock and aquatic diseases.

New technical guide from the GBADs programme reveals methods for assessing the economic impact of livestock and aquatic diseases.

GBADs' Latest Insights

Unveiling the global cost of livestock and aquatic diseases

Epidemic tremors in broilers are a serious condition, characterised by symptoms such as nervous disorders and imbalance

Epidemic tremors in broilers are a serious condition, characterised by symptoms such as nervous disorders and imbalance

Prevent Avian Disease

Elanco launches breakthrough vaccine to fight avian encephalomyelitis in broilers

British breeders amid concern over rising risk of Bluetongue

British breeders amid concern over rising risk of Bluetongue

Bluetongue export restrictions spur increased interest in Irish sales this autumn

Iceberg diseases in sheep impact health, welfare and economics

Iceberg diseases in sheep impact health, welfare and economics

Boost Flock Health

WVSC partners with NSA Wales to tackle iceberg diseases in sheep

The NSA's report highlights the positive impact of the UK sheep sector

The NSA's report highlights the positive impact of the UK sheep sector

Eco-Friendly Farming

NSA report highlights sheep sector’s positive role in sustainable agriculture

The ban is now in effect

The ban is now in effect

UK Livestock Export Ban

The ban on the live export of animals from mainland Britain has come into effect

Chloe Robertson

Chloe Robertson

Harbro's Graduate Development Scheme and its impact on new graduates

Claas' Bad Saulgau site located in Southern Germany (image: Claas)

Claas' Bad Saulgau site located in Southern Germany (image: Claas)

CLAAS invests over €50m in modernising Bad Saulgau factory with ForageGO! initiative

The Jardine family from New Farm, Andrew and Suzanne with children Howie and Tilly Ref: RH180724057 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The Jardine family from New Farm, Andrew and Suzanne with children Howie and Tilly Ref: RH180724057 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

New entrants Andrew and Suzanne Jardine shine with Applegarth Jerseys, Moffat

Dave Stobo heads up DairyFlow based in Kilmarnock

Dave Stobo heads up DairyFlow based in Kilmarnock

Paul Gemmell builds a successful career as a dairy technician with DairyFlow

THI device measures temperature and humidity

THI device measures temperature and humidity

New Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) tool heat stress tracker for dairy cows

Stephen Cargill, David Cargill, Stewart McAlister ( Manager proposition for milking and digital Lely Atlantic) Gijs Schloman (Chief Commercial Officer CCO)

Stephen Cargill, David Cargill, Stewart McAlister ( Manager proposition for milking and digital Lely Atlantic) Gijs Schloman (Chief Commercial Officer CCO)

NI farm takes delivery of 50,000th Lely robotic milking machine

Researchers want to hear from livestock farmers about the risk of bluetongue disease

Researchers want to hear from livestock farmers about the risk of bluetongue disease

Farmers urged to participate in bluetongue disease research

Milk margins are being effected lower energy levels and limited dry matter intakes (DMI)

Milk margins are being effected lower energy levels and limited dry matter intakes (DMI)

Palm-free fat supplement can help maximise margins at grass

Good quality silage is the most cost effective feed costing £0.23 per ewe per day Ref:RH150121071 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Good quality silage is the most cost effective feed costing £0.23 per ewe per day Ref:RH150121071 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Analysis of forages finds real value of quality forages for sheep

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