Poultry worms can cause weight loss, diarrhoea, reduced productivity, anaemia, and even – in serious cases – death. Yet many smallholders are unaware of the need to treat their poultry regularly with a medicated wormer to tackle these pernicious parasites. So what do they need to know? (more…)
Farmers and landowners will be able to create new housing for local people in England more easily from 6 April, following changes to permitted development rules. (more…)
Poultry smallholders could save up to 25% – and boost bird health and productivity – by using a new medicated wormer to tackle internal parasites. (more…)
The future of dairying was on display at this year’s Dairy Show, with outstanding cattle, new developments in robotics and advice on changing policy. (more…)
A key message to come out of this year’s Dairy Show was that UK dairy farmers are producing some of the best product in the world, and should be marketing it to survive future volatility. (more…)
It takes a team effort to prepare the largest dairy show in the country, but at the heart of it all are the exhibitors. For them, the Dairy Show is an opportunity to compare their animals with the best in the industry, and identify potential new genetics to add to their herd. (more…)