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Reports and results of the trials across the UK over the past week.

The pressure of Avian Influenza in the poultry industry has led to discussions about whether vaccination against the disease should be carried out in all flocks.

Farmers flocked to Builth Wells for the annual NSA Wales and Border ram sale which had a 90 per cent clearance rate, up 9 per cent on 2022.ÌýÌýÌý

Head of exotic disease control at Defra, Gordon Hickman said farmers should be wary of the unprecedented scale of Avian Influenza (AI) across the UK.

Larger entries were seen in the cattle lines at this year's UK Dairy Day where national shows were held for the Holsteins, Ayrshires and Brown Swiss breeds.

Despite the scorching heat, exhibitors were not deterred from the show ring at Kington. Ìý

Penny Chantler may not have been born into a farming family, but her time working with wool has led to a successful Romney flock.

A change in farming system has streamlined the farming business for the Griffiths family, allowing them to place a greater emphasis on efficient forage production and utilisation. Ellie Layton reports.

Moredun Research Institute are leading a project to develop a parasitic worm vaccine.

Celebrating 251 years of the Vale of Glamorgan agricultural society, the show saw a high quality entry across the board.