Currently, after 12 weeks, free-range poultry has to be labelled as indoor reared when mandatory housing measures are introduced in response to bird flu
New data indicates that farmers are making savings by reducing calving intervals, but statistics show that further improvement can be made
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has added the Ancient Cattle of Wales to its RBST Watchlist
Advances in data collection technology, coupled with the use of biotechnology, have the potential to boost efficiency in the beef sector
Pig farmer and chair of National Pig Association said criminal gangs bringing over illegal meal must be 'penalised', adding 'they see us as a very lucrative market right now'
A common issue affecting pre-weaned dairy calves, rumen drinking can have significant impacts on calf performance and in severe cases can result in death
A Lancashire dairy farmer has significantly reduced calf scours, mortality, and antibiotic use by vaccinating cows in late pregnancy against cryptosporidium parvum
Keen to rear his beef cattle on home-grown proteins, Lancashire farmer Luke Gardner has also thrown bi-cropping into the mix
After being above last year's values, deadweight lamb prices are now lagging, although set to remain relatively firm
The Government has imposed livestock bans on Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and now Austria