Welsh Government has announced that from August 18, farmers could potentially take livestock to one of eight pre-approved markets in England within a 12 mile radius of the border.
New requirements will see electronic ID (EID) mandatory for all new-born calves from 2027
Public Health Wales has launched an investigation after 74 people were struck down with a virus
For Jack Allwood having a clear policy for the beef-sired calves on his family's dairy farm is key
Jonty Cliffe on strong trade in the sector
Good colostrum management and cleanliness of calf housing and equipment is key to managing cryptosporidiosis infections on-farm
24-year-old Exeter young farmer Elle Slade said it made sense to go into calf rearing due to the low acreage requirement. She said her new venture was her way of bringing something back to the family farm
Elle Slade has been encouraged to follow her own path on the family farm and has set up her own successful calf rearing business, while working part time at a nearby fattening unit
A Lancashire dairy farmer has significantly reduced calf scours, mortality, and antibiotic use by vaccinating cows in late pregnancy against cryptosporidium parvum
Vet and youngstock specialist Kat Hart, of The George Farm Vets, provided some hints and tips as part of a webinar hosted by Galebreaker