Environment
Livestock added to UK’s first-ever ‘super’ National Nature Reserve
Livestock will mimic “wild ancestors” to benefit the wildlife on the Purbeck Heath’s National Nature Reserve, according to the National...
Livestock
Dairy
‘Unsung heroes’ who created animal vaccine to be recognised
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a case study on an animal vaccine...
Agri-Business
Police in southwest England highlight rise in livestock worrying incidents
Livestock worrying incidents have increased in Devon and Cornwall throughout the month of May, according to Devon & Cornwall Police....
Rural Life
Suffolk shepherd at her wits' end after sheep attack - Police
A shepherd is at her wits’ end after one of her ewes was attacked by a dog, according to Suffolk...
Rural Life
Appeal to rural communities to help farmers protect livestock
South Yorkshire Police has appealed to those living in rural communities to help their local farmers protect their livestock after...
Sheep
Dog owners urged to protect wildlife and livestock
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pet on a short lead to help protect wildlife and livestock, particularly...
N.Ireland
Antimicrobial use in agriculture could fuel future epidemics – study
A new University of Oxford study has revealed that antimicrobial overuse in livestock production can breed bacteria that are resistant...
Sheep
Cotswolds dog attack: 2 sheep killed and 2 euthanised
Two sheep have been killed and two more have been euthanised due to the injuries they sustained following a dog...
Sheep
Dorset: Lamb euthanised by vet following suspected dog attack
Dorset Police’s rural crime team has reported what it is calling “yet another” suspected dog attack, which in this case...
Rural Life
HSE urges public and farmers to prioritse safety around cattle this Easter
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned those planning to take a trip into the British countryside this Easter...
Rural Life
Dog owner pays shepherd after sheep worrying incident
A woman has paid £300 in compensation to a shepherd after a livestock worrying incident involving her dog led to...
Other
Livestock transporter fined for causing unnecessary suffering to calves
A livestock haulier has been fined over £6,500 for causing unnecessary suffering to calves while transporting them from a farm...
Sheep
Northamptonshire Police appeal for info on fatal sheep worrying incident
Rural crime officers from Northamptonshire Police have appealed for information regarding a livestock worrying incident which led to the death...
Rural Life
Dyfed-Powys Police face 'yet another' dog attack on sheep
Dyfed-Powys Police’s rural crime team has said that it is dealing with “yet another dog attack on livestock” in a...
Agri-Business
Call for NI dog owners to be alert around livestock this Easter
NFU Mutual has called for dog owners to be responsible with their pets around livestock over the Easter holidays, as...
Agri-Business
New Zealand farm profits could drop by over 30% – report
High inflation and reduced livestock prices could result in profits on beef and sheep farms in New Zealand falling by...
Rural Life
Dyfed-Powys Police report 3 sheep attacks in 3 days
Dyfed-Powys Police’s rural crime team has reported three incidences of sheep worrying by dogs in the past three days, with...
Dairy
Farmers mustn't 'drop their guard' with liver fluke - SCOPS and COWS
Livestock farmers must not “drop their guard” when it comes to liver fluke, experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites...
