Livestock

CCTV is now mandatory in all slaughterhouses in Wales.

New law makes CCTV mandatory in all slaughterhouses in Wales

Maidenhead Superman is on his way to serve a Pembrokeshire dairy herd. Image: CCM Skipton

Maidenhead Superman is on his way to serve a Pembrokeshire dairy herd. Image: CCM Skipton

British Blue stud gives Friesian dairy herd new injection of genes

Non Thorne's junior male champ Glenvale 1 Hoskins Sotutu. Image: Hereford Cattle Society

Non Thorne's junior male champ Glenvale 1 Hoskins Sotutu. Image: Hereford Cattle Society

Sun shines on Studdolphs as herd takes junior Herefords title

Highest priced bull Dyfnant Adda 18th. Image: Welsh Black Cattle Society

Highest priced bull Dyfnant Adda 18th. Image: Welsh Black Cattle Society

Top price of 14,000gns at Welsh Blacks first sale of 2024

Aled Evans' handling system prioritises safety and speed of cattle movement. Picture: Debbie James

Aled Evans' handling system prioritises safety and speed of cattle movement. Picture: Debbie James

Grandin-inspired system handles 100 cattle an hour

Ernie Richards, a shepherd near Clyro, was last year's winner. Image: NFU Cymru

Ernie Richards, a shepherd near Clyro, was last year's winner. Image: NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru search for Welsh Livestock Champion

Cosset your calves. Image: Volac

Cosset your calves. Image: Volac

Livestock health

Cut the stress - those youngstock calves feel it too

Becca Williams says deer can be easier to farm than cattle or sheep. Picture: Debbie James

Becca Williams says deer can be easier to farm than cattle or sheep. Picture: Debbie James

Diversification

Venison demand helps deer farm to thrive in mid Wales hills

Weighing animals allows farmers to make better decisions on feeding, medication, breeding selection and marketing. Image: Gallagher

Weighing animals allows farmers to make better decisions on feeding, medication, breeding selection and marketing. Image: Gallagher

Livestock weighing and ID innovation saves time and effort

Overall champion Felin Mona Mai. Image: Salers Society

Overall champion Felin Mona Mai. Image: Salers Society

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

Breeder Gwawr scoops top spots at Salers showcase

Andrew Rees only uses British Friesian genetics. Picture: Debbie James

Andrew Rees only uses British Friesian genetics. Picture: Debbie James

Friesian breeders head for Pembrokeshire farm open day

'We did it!' - Dr Sarah Beynon and Beatrice.

'We did it!' - Dr Sarah Beynon and Beatrice.

Livestock health

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Welsh Black Beatrice beats odds in life-saving operation

Animals learn to listen for their fence boundary.

Animals learn to listen for their fence boundary.

Are you ready to join the virtual fencing revolution?

Duckweed - fast-growing, cleans waste water and can also provide a valuable protein source for livestock.

Duckweed - fast-growing, cleans waste water and can also provide a valuable protein source for livestock.

How to turn waste into animal feed with 'miracle' plant

Geraint Jenkins (left) with his cow which won the Bryan Challenor Cup, judges Miles Oakley and Sammie Wilson and Halls’ managing director Jon Quinn.

Geraint Jenkins (left) with his cow which won the Bryan Challenor Cup, judges Miles Oakley and Sammie Wilson and Halls’ managing director Jon Quinn.

Top dairy prize goes over the border to Welsh breeders

Maerdy Sermon made the top price of the day at 8,000gns.

Maerdy Sermon made the top price of the day at 8,000gns.

Charolais bull Sermon tops sale at 7,000gns

Looking for a Livestock Champion. Picture: NFU Cymru

Looking for a Livestock Champion. Picture: NFU Cymru

Search is on for the next Livestock Champion

Incidence of milk fever in the herd has reduced to 5%. Picture: Debbie James

Incidence of milk fever in the herd has reduced to 5%. Picture: Debbie James

Autumn calvers benefit from 'special K' silage

The herd visit at Ty’n Hendre, Bangor. Picture: MacGregor Photography

The herd visit at Ty’n Hendre, Bangor. Picture: MacGregor Photography

Salers and Charolais in joint herd visit on north Wales farm

Edward and Kate Jones and their sons, Rees and Harry, are pictured with Farming Connect red meat technical officer, Lisa Roberts. Picture: Farming Connect

Edward and Kate Jones and their sons, Rees and Harry, are pictured with Farming Connect red meat technical officer, Lisa Roberts. Picture: Farming Connect

Livestock farm plans feed budget now to avoid winter fodder deficit

Sale leader and setting a new breed record at 2300gns for the Badger Face Welsh Mountains was this yearling Torddu ram from Gaenor King and Sean Jeffreys.

Sale leader and setting a new breed record at 2300gns for the Badger Face Welsh Mountains was this yearling Torddu ram from Gaenor King and Sean Jeffreys.

Badger Face Welsh Mountain records smashed at Brecon

Caereinion Emperor rules at Welsh Texels sale. Picture: Texel Sheep Society

Caereinion Emperor rules at Welsh Texels sale. Picture: Texel Sheep Society

4,400gn Emperor rules at Welsh Texels sale

Supreme Champion Haven Silvester. Picture: Catherine Macgregor

Supreme Champion Haven Silvester. Picture: Catherine Macgregor

West Wales breeder steals show with national Herefords title

Robert Gilchrist suggests cull cow prices offer an opportunity to improve overall herd performance.

Robert Gilchrist suggests cull cow prices offer an opportunity to improve overall herd performance.

Cull cow prices offer an opportunity to improve herd performance

Strong livestock prices at market continue to offer some respite for farmers.

Strong livestock prices at market continue to offer some respite for farmers.

Strong livestock prices offer respite as costs rise

Stuart Williams says the business is now reliant on income from its pig herd. Picture: Debbie James

Stuart Williams says the business is now reliant on income from its pig herd. Picture: Debbie James

AFTER THE CULL: "The yards are now empty, and no rattling gates or sound at all"

Philip Jones’ herd is screened for BVD. Picture: Debbie James

Philip Jones’ herd is screened for BVD. Picture: Debbie James

West Wales farm hits £639 gross margin on suckler beef thanks to quality drive

Rob Lewis of Glanelan Farm, Rhayader, pictured with his wife Audrey and son Rhys 12 months after Rob was badly injured by a newly-calved cow.

Rob Lewis of Glanelan Farm, Rhayader, pictured with his wife Audrey and son Rhys 12 months after Rob was badly injured by a newly-calved cow.

'Even the most docile animals can turn'

Griff and Gareth Morris designed the shed around labour efficiency. Picture: Debbie James

Griff and Gareth Morris designed the shed around labour efficiency. Picture: Debbie James

Nothing but the best for pedigree beef herd

Teme Skyfall topped the sale at 9,000gns.

Teme Skyfall topped the sale at 9,000gns.

Sky’s the limit as Welshpool Charolais sale hits 9,000gns

Trade has been outstanding at Builth Wells.

Trade has been outstanding at Builth Wells.

Wales livestock markets see £63m increase in turnover

University scientists are looking for beef and dairy farmers to help with a research project.

University scientists are looking for beef and dairy farmers to help with a research project.

Disease research help call to beef and dairy farmers

Fifteen lambs in four years - can a Welsh ewe beat that? Picture courtesy of the Connacht Telegraph

Fifteen lambs in four years - can a Welsh ewe beat that? Picture courtesy of the Connacht Telegraph

15 lambs in 4 years - can ewe beat this record?

Nofence - developed for Norwegian goats.

Nofence - developed for Norwegian goats.

How Norwegian goats led the way to net zero fencing

Gaerwen Annual Prize Sale. Picture: Morgan Owen Photography

Gaerwen Annual Prize Sale. Picture: Morgan Owen Photography

Flying trade at Gaerwen Prize Sale

The NSA is compiling data on sheep worrying by dogs. Picture: NSA

The NSA is compiling data on sheep worrying by dogs. Picture: NSA

NSA survey builds picture of dog attacks on sheep

Don't come between a cow and her calf

Don't come between a cow and her calf

How to handle a crazed cow

Welsh lamb crop shows signs of growth

Welsh lamb crop shows signs of growth

Welsh lamb crop shows signs of growth

Ionwy Thorne with Glenvale 1 Polly 617

Ionwy Thorne with Glenvale 1 Polly 617

Best in the UK (again!) for Pembrokeshire herd

The cost of livestock theft can run into thousands of pounds for farmers Picture: Debbie James

The cost of livestock theft can run into thousands of pounds for farmers Picture: Debbie James

Livestock thefts spate as prices rise

Esgob Rio - Mr G M Jones - 6,000gns

Esgob Rio - Mr G M Jones - 6,000gns

Regal wears the Charolais crown after taking top price at Welshpool

Fewer cattle and sheep have meant rising prices at livestock marts

Fewer cattle and sheep have meant rising prices at livestock marts

Livestock decrease fuels price rises

The Welsh Government has published a plan to ensure high standards of animal welfare

The Welsh Government has published a plan to ensure high standards of animal welfare

Five-year plan to improve animal welfare

All newborn calves would need an EID tag if the proposals go ahead Picture: Debbie James

All newborn calves would need an EID tag if the proposals go ahead Picture: Debbie James

Have your say on livestock movement plans

Balthayock Ranger sold for 28,000gns

Balthayock Ranger sold for 28,000gns

Champion 28,000gns bull heads for new home in Wales

Balthayock Rambo is on his way to west Wales

Balthayock Rambo is on his way to west Wales

16,000gns bull heads for new home in west Wales

David Edwards wants to see more support for new farming entrants Picture: Debbie James

David Edwards wants to see more support for new farming entrants Picture: Debbie James

Winter worries as NVZ grants 'will barely scratch the surface'

Lambs forage on salt tolerant herbs that give their meat a distinctive flavour Picture: Debbie James

Lambs forage on salt tolerant herbs that give their meat a distinctive flavour Picture: Debbie James

UK GI first for Gower salt marsh lamb

Carmarthen mart could reopen in the autumn

Carmarthen mart could reopen in the autumn

Autumn restart hope for west Wales mart

Three generations of the Davies family - Gethin, Vivian, Hedd and Llyr

Three generations of the Davies family - Gethin, Vivian, Hedd and Llyr

Family hill farm has clear view of its role

Tackling livestock diseases is a priority for the future of farming

Tackling livestock diseases is a priority for the future of farming

Bold move to tackle livestock diseases

Llyr, Dai and Sharon Miles with MS Paul Davies

Llyr, Dai and Sharon Miles with MS Paul Davies

FUW presses for early review of pollution regulations

Pebworth 1 Nancy and calf Pebworth 1 Vanity sold for 3,250gns

Pebworth 1 Nancy and calf Pebworth 1 Vanity sold for 3,250gns

West Wales breeder tops Herefords sale at 3,250gns

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Pig numbers plummet