cattle

Is it becoming more and more common for farmers, agricultural contractors etc to take 90 days before they pay their bills. Perhaps a question some will turn a blind eye ;)

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first US case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a human who was not exposed to sick or infected animals. The case was reported in the state of Missouri after being identified...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland UK Dairy Day, the UK’s leading free-to-attend dairy event, is being held at the Telford International Centre in Telford today (Wednesday, September 11). Established in 2014, UK Dairy Day is an event to attend for anyone connected to the dairy industry...

BFU emailed ABN this week, asking if they are using imported feed wheat and if so can they provide details if it's farm assured (or alternatively lab tested, and can we see the results please). Our BFU members purchase animal feeds, so from time to time we like to check up on feed mills, and...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland ABP has been recognised with a Responsible Business Award in Northern Ireland for its collaborative action with farmer suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of red meat. The company received the ‘Collaborative Action’ award recently for its Programme...

By the NFU and the Soil Association; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze5759g5e5o The NFU said that its target would now be “tough to hit” because the previous government had not put enough investment into “climate-friendly measures” under ELMs. Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, told the BBC...

has anyone any experience of the wessex bale unroller for feeding silage along afeed barrier

We are a mainly livestock mixed farm growing 30 acre of winter barley for stock feed. Establishment has always been plough power harrow based. Son who is keen on regen ways, wants to drill this year's barley with a Sumo DTS. I am happy to do this in theory, but wondered what the more...

Morning Folks Just wondering if anyone has any experience of exporting into Germany recently. Had an enquiry recently. Sent bulls to Ireland in the past but never sheep. Thanks OT

Hi folks, Looking a bit of advice. I know it is going to be region specific, but what would be the going rate per head per week for good quality slatted cattle accommodation? I’m in Northern Ireland if that helps.

As above, is there any benefit cattle/sheep will make the same in the market regardless?

Advice please on how best to reduce fly strike in sheep, avoiding chemicals, and if needed, which chemicals?

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Northern Ireland agriculture minister, Andrew Muir, has clarified the current bluetongue regulations and their impact on imports of live animals into NI from the rest of the UK. He explained that under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and the Windsor...

Written by Rubina Freiberg from Agriland Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed on further premises in the UK, as the disease continues to spread, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The first case of bluetongue since March 2024 was...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland The Cherryvalley Production Sale of Beef Shorthorn Cattle took place via timed auction on MartEye. The sale was conducted in a joint partnership with Ballymena Livestock Mart and Harrison and Hetherington Ltd. According to the organisers, there had been...

Got a young heifer who developed pneumonia and failed to respond to Alamycin so I have needed to switch to Draxxin on Saturday. She had two doses of Metacam last week 3 days apart. No paperwork with bottle... can I go again, as her breathing is painful to hear? Happily, she is eating and...

My ford ranger blew up, engine now wont start. Looking for a decent pickup to do a bit of light work and some towing, bit of offroading etc. general round the farm stuff. Can be rough so long as it will get through an MOT. Could have a sack of straw for a seat for all i care if it is...

There are a load of late tillers in our spring wheat, meaning some of the grain is pretty much ready but a lot isn't, and the weather is slowing ripening. What do I do about this? Just wait it out? I am not keen on pre harvest glyphosate, especially as it is hopefully milling grade (although 3/4...

Hi all, I have a shed that is suitable for cattle and straw that is 2700 sqft and about 10 acres of arable/ pasture land. Does anyone know what I could rent it out for? Located in south Devon. Has water and electricity and also has two stables with concrete hard standing. Any help would be...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A new record price has been set for a Limousin heifer sold at an official auction in Northern Ireland. The record price of 25,000gns (guineas) went to a heifer owned by William Gabbie from Crossgar, Co. Down. The first-time exhibitor and two-cow herd...