Sheep farmers are being urged not to panic when faced with new gut worm outbreaks amid reports they are becoming more prevalent. Also known as Barber’s Pole worm, haemonchus is no longer a problem restricted to the south of England. Given the right conditions – usually warm and wet... Read more

Dairy farmers are being urged to carry out their winter forage budgets early to give them enough time to secure any additional feed requirements. Farmers may be caught out if they leave it late to secure additional winter forage stocks, says Csaba Adamik, regional business manager for Lallemand Animal... Read more

Plans to ensure dairy-beef calves are reared with purpose are achievable but not without their challenges, says a leading vet. The GB Calf Strategy 2025-2030 was launched last month for the sector to ensure every calf is reared with care, purpose and value – including those which are often... Read more

It was lovely to meet so many farming folk out and about over the summer, writes Nerys Wright. Thank you for mentioning that you enjoy reading these articles, it’s always nice to hear. I co-host a podcast called The Sheep Geeks with my friend Liz Genever. We’re both sheep consultants... Read more

Egg producers should remain vigilant in managing salmonella risk – and not let success lead to complacency, say industry experts. The UK egg sector has a world-leading record on salmonella control – but producers at Elanco’s recent annual lay conference were told that the risk remains very real indeed.... Read more

Special steps should be taken reduce the risk of mycotoxins in this year’s maize crops, say silage and nutrition experts. Toxic substances produced by certain types of fungi, mycotoxins are becoming more prevalent in maize silage across the UK due to more crops being grown in marginal areas and... Read more

Maize growers are advised to check fields frequently for an optimum harvest with many crops expected to be ready four weeks early. Hot summer weather and a warm and dry growing season mean dry matter content has been rising by up to 6-8% per week compared to a more... Read more

It’s hard to believe for some people, but the decisions you make about weaning in 2025 can directly influence your 2026 lamb crop, writes Nerys Wright. While much attention is rightly given to preparing ewes for tupping, research shows that their body condition score (BCS) and liveweight at weaning... Read more