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It was a different format this year for the LiveScot event held at Lanark market with no spectators and animals judged in the pens, but there was a good turnout of livestock and strong demand from buyers.

A new report from the Sustainable Farming Trust (SFT) has warned a US-UK trade deal will threaten the progress which has been made in recent years on antibiotic resistance.

New targets for the responsible use of antibiotics in UK farm animals build on the success of previous measures.Ìý

THE top price of day of 6,000gns at the British Charolais Cattle Society sale at Welshpool went to David Thornley, Hartshorne, Derbyshire, with Dooley Pringo.

With changes on the horizon regarding support payments, Tom Tolputt has looked at various financial models to ensure his business will stack up in the future. Rebecca Jordan reports.Ìý

Changes to the distribution of red meat levy across England, Wales and Scotland to reflect the country of production rather than slaughter have been strongly welcomed by industry.

The problem with parasites in dairy cattle is the often invisible impact. If left uncontrolled, parasite infections in youngstock and adult cows can lead to a reduction in lifetime milk production and fertility.

51AVÊÓƵgroups have welcomed the ‘positive’ news that new TB incidents across Wales have dropped by 10 per cent in the 12 months to August 2020.

Welsh vets responsible for TB testing face being moved to ports such as Holyhead to deal with Brexit issues after January 1, presenting major concerns for animal health.