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There was a strong entry of top-quality pedigree and commercial cattle at the Northern Ireland Limousin Young Breeders’ Club’s Rising Stars Calf Show, held at Ballymena Livestock Market.

The best way to protect Welsh flocks against current disease threat was the main topic up for discussion at the recent NFU Cymru Poultry Conference, held in Builth Wells.

A lively trade was seen at the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of 250 head at the Bishops Castle District Quality Cattle Association spring show and sale at Bishops Castle where 20 cattle sold for more than £2,000.

With bluetongue disease on the increase, livestock specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm

In an aim to update research on anthelmintic resistance, the Welsh Anthelmintic Resistance Status Project has provided the most up-to-date figures in 10 years

A recent study carried out by the University of Glasgow has found that 80% of supplementary colostrum from a typical commercial flock fails bacterial count tests

Mr Wood was awarded the George Bonsall Shield and a Logan Whistle for having the best individual run and the Crystal Feeds Cup for being the breeder of his dog

UK cattle farmers are being asked to support research into Johne's disease

Welsh Mules have been at the centre of a Mid-Wales farm for four generations and continue to thrive

A smaller entry was seen at this year’s Welsh Dairy show, but this did not tarnish the high standard, with some of the best cattle the Welsh dairy industry has to offer on display. Ellie Layton reports.