Biosecurity and testing are key to controlling border disease in sheep flocks, a disease which could be silently driving high barren rates and abortions
Over the past 25 years, one Cheshire sheep breeder has built a reputation as one of the country's largest commercial tup breeders. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Farmers Guardian livestock specialist Ellie Layton on the EU's review of animal welfare during transport
Research suggests successful breeding preparation is about far more than feeding extra concentrates for a few weeks before the ram goes out.
Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA)
On a traditional Welsh upland mixed farm, the Beltex breed has become an integral part of the sheep enterprise, proving both its versatility and value. Ellie Layton reports.
Amongst the competitions at the NSA Sheep event, it was the next generation that shone the brightest
While many perceive wool products to be mainly jumpers, this year's British Wool stand at the Great Yorkshire Show put bedding and dryer balls in the spotlight
The Campaign for Wool announced the death of its chair Peter Ackroyd saying he was a ‘lifelong Wool Man of the highest calibre’
Speaking to Farmers Guardian at the Great Yorkshire Show, the Great British Sewing Bee judge shared the importance of choosing wool over synthetic alternatives