Virus imposes hefty costs on pig producers
Shocking figures show that pig virus PMWS, which is present on 99% of pig farms, costs producers as much as £84 per animal, according to a study aimed at combating endemic disease.
Treat for fluke to make most of grass
Animal health advisers are being reminded to ensure that farmers make the most of limited grass when their cattle are turned out this spring.
‘Join the welfare debate’, pig producers urged
Pig welfare will top the agenda during a key discussion at next month’s Pig & Poultry LIVE event.
Rural Payments Agency beats target
The Rural Payments Agency has achieved its latest payment target more than five weeks early.
Cobb Europe upgrades headquarters
New headquarters have been officially opened for poultry specialists Cobb Europe at Colchester, Essex.
Earlier first cut silage and quicker livestock turnout
Livestock farmers can enhance the growth rate of their grass, leading to earlier first cut silage, earlier turn out and higher productivity, through the use of a newly registered novel plant growth enhancer SmartGrass, according to Interfarm UK.
Guide aids forage programme selection
New pocket guide helps livestock farmers choose the best varieties for their forage programme.
Unions pledge action after ‘sheep summit’
Livestock representatives from the UK farming unions met in London to discuss ongoing challenges facing the sheep industry.
Pleurisy means hefty bill for pig producers
Incidents of pleurisy in pigs is costing at least 75p per affected pig in processing costs alone, reveal the latest figures.
Tech-savvy cattle keepers break new records
Cattle keepers are holding their position at the forefront of electronic reporting, suggest the latest figures from the Rural Payments Agency.