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Zanna Dennis, development officer at the Livestock Auctioneers Association discusses current trade in light of the growing bluetongue outbreak

Farmers Guardian livestock specialist Ellie Layton on the EU's review of animal welfare during transport

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)

In this latest instalment of the Mart's the Heart: Standing the Test of Time series, supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data, Ellie Layton hears from the team at Farmers Marts about its three markets.

Total market turnover rose significantly to just over £3bn highlighting both strong demand and significantly improved values across many classes of stock

The uplift highlights both strong demand and significantly improved values across many classes of stock

Farmers Guardian revisits Defra's latest IHT announcement, disease threats and market volatility

Auctioneers take a look back at the trade at marts in 2025

The Livestock Auctioneers Association said it recognised the move as a ‘positive step’ towards restoring confidence and normal trading activity across the regions

Stephen Dodsworth is auctioneers’ assistant at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart and organiser of North East Live