More public and private investment is needed for livestock farmers to reach net zero, the government has been told.

Feed additives and nutritional changes can be combined with other strategies to combat post-weaning diarrhoea, says a study.

Poultry feed supplier Wynnstay says it has adapted rations to reduce the amount of phosphate excreted by the birds.

Some varieties thrive in heat

Over-reliance on fast-growing ryegrass varieties that head quickly and then deteriorate rapidly could be contributing to forage shortages on many farms.

Using a bedding sanitiser to help maintain rigorous hygiene standards could reduce mortalities in the lambing shed this spring.

Beef and dairy herds could benefit from supplementary trace elements before and after calving this spring.

Supplies of clostridial animal health vaccines must be secured as soon as possible before spring lambing and calving, say experts.

Beef and sheep farmers expect to scale back production over the coming months as they strive to remain profitable in the face of high input costs.