N.Ireland
A pedigree Galloway cow has stunned breeders by giving birth to four healthy calves in what could be a first for the historic breed.
Dairy
Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics, according to new research.
UFU has said an "independent review must be carried out as a matter of urgency" after 51 cattle were shot during an operation in Co. Tyrone.
Answers are being sought after 51 cattle were shot during a DAERA operation near Fivemiletown in Co. Tyrone.
Crime
A man in his 30s from the West Yorkshire area has been arrested following the recovery seven cattle stolen from the Ripley area.
Irish prime cattle prices have come under pressure in the early part of this year, despite supplies...
Beef
The UK cattle population declined 1% year-on-year in 2025; while the UK sheep flock saw a decline of 2.1% in the same period.
The cook at a massive cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory has launched her own recipe book to help flood-stricken farmers.
Over 15,000 cattle were imported into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in 2025, according to new data.
The Isle of Man’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed today (Tuesday, January 20) that...
Agri-Business
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has announced new welfare standards for dairy cattle.
The June 2025 Agricultural Census have been released by DAERA in Northern Ireland and show a drop in cattle numbers.
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today confirmed that there will be no cattle classes at this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair.
Samples taken from suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland are now “subject to...
By Chris McCullough A mystery surrounds the next destination for livestock ship Spiridon II...
Winter housing is now underway in most parts of the country and with this, pits of silage and cuts of bale-silage are being opened and fed out
Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable according to Qu Dongyu, FAO DG
The distinctive black and white colours of the Holstein Friesian breed of cattle is not a unique sight in Ireland
The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock...
An outbreak of contagious lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been confirmed for the first time in France yesterday, June 29, 2025.
Rural Life
A Whixhall farmer has been banned from keeping animals for five years – with immediate effect –...
The red meat sector in Australia has recorded a significant lift in cattle and lamb slaughter volumes in the first quarter of 2025
The Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland has warned of restrictions for herds with cattle untested for bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).
