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Amid their most successful show season to date, the Metcalf family of Crossfell Holsteins are heading to this year's UK Dairy Day with a strong show team in tow

Catch up with reports from recent livestock markets including Worcester, Penrith, Dumfries, Shrewsbury and Carlisle

A Swaledale gimmer shearling from Bob Hargreaves, Pendle Hill, Lancashire took the inter-breed title in the sheep rings in the culmination of the day's judging at Garstang show, which had seen over 500 sheep forward for judging across the breeds

Holstein enthusiasts will be able to view the cows, families and breeding decisions behind the Feizor prefix at the herd's upcoming Premier Herd open day

A new year prompts a fresh look at the genetics programme for three of the country's top pedigree breeders, who review their goals for performance improvement in the 12 months ahead

The transition diet is considered crucial to maximising the genetic potential of the Beckett family's Holstein herd

A dairy farmer in Ukraine is planning to build a new 1,000-cow unit once war with Russia ends

Earlier this year, a Northern Irish dairy farm celebrated a milestone – the 10,000th calf to be born on the farm

Building a solid reputation for producing good quality cattle is paying dividends for the Thomas family, both in the show and sales ring