Bluetongue
The bluetongue virus is already 'taking a grip' on Scotland with a second case confirmed in the country, according to government officials.
Dairy
The battle against TB continues in Wales, following the government's extension of two pilot projects tackling the disease.
N.Ireland
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics, according to new research.
Agri-Business
Veterinary and livestock industry leaders are urging farmers to vaccinate for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) to protect their stock.
Beef
The NFU is calling on government to introduce a ban on Brazilian imports unless Brazil can show that it is using antibiotics responsibly.
Crime
A man in his 30s from the West Yorkshire area has been arrested following the recovery seven cattle stolen from the Ripley area.
A total of 73 bluetongue cases have been confirmed in the UK since the start of the 2026/2027 season on July 1, according to Defra.
The Beef Shorthorn Society of Great Britain and Ireland is confirming that the number of pedigree herds on its books continues to rise.
UFU has said that it is increasing pressure on the UK government to restrict imports of Brazilian beef, poultry, and other animal products.
The amount of positive bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) cases is continuing to follow a downward trajectory in Ireland.
One of the largest beef processors in the UK and Ireland has reported pre-tax profits of more than £20 million for 2025.
Sheep
The UK government has secured "improved market access" for British lamb, beef and dairy in a new trade agreement with Switzerland.
Named beef breeds accounted for 2.6% of all retail beef sales in the UK over the past year, equivalent to 15,700t.
Agriland technical beef journalist, Breifne O'Brien is the only journalist from Ireland who has...
The four finalist teams in this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge have just completed their summer study tour.
New legislation will come into force in Wales on July 1 as the government has announced the next phase of its BVD eradication programme.
First cut silage is fully wrapped up with many farmers now eyeing up second cuts, if it has not been done already.
