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While Covid-19 has decimated this year’s summer shows calendar, it also looks set to have an impact on next year’s events with two show society’s announcing this week that their 2021 fixtures will not take place.

Essential oils have been used for their medicinal and flavouring properties for hundreds of years, but a new market is emerging within the livestock sector in pursuit of a replacement for prophylactic antibiotic therapy.

A new Highland cattle breed record of 23,000gns was set at Stirling when the Mottistone fold was dispersed on behalf of Michael Poland, the Isle of Wight.

In a normal year, mid-September is the time when eyes are cast towards the end of the agricultural show season.

The Royal Bath and West Society has announced the cancellation of this year’s Dairy Show due to the ongoing global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The 16,000 members of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland have been asked to dig deep if they want to see its flagship event survive.

Automatic calf feeders are an increasingly popular option for rearing calves. Colin Mason, of Scotland’s Rural College, offers some advice as to how to get the best out of them. Hannah Noble reports.

As well as championing the use of dried and ground near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) silage analysis, Eurofins laboratories has launched a series of new indexes to help farmers to optimise their silage production.

SLIPPERY concrete in cubicle sheds and collecting yards can cause serious untreatable damage to cows’ feet and legs. Investing in concrete grooving is a way to minimise slipping and encouraging normal bulling behaviour.

The mart closed its doors on September 1