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Hartpury welcomes birth of ‘one-in-a-million’ quintuplet lambs
(Pictured) The quintuplet lambs with Hartpury student Alisha Utting. Extremely rare litter marks a memorable lambing season. Staff and students at...

Metabolic testing could improve fertility in beef herds – study
Researchers found that a third of cows were deficient in magnesium pre-calving. Researchers assess nutrition status in suckler cows before...

Avoid large eggs to protect hen welfare, consumers urged
More than 42 per cent of eggs laid by commercial hens are large or extra large. “Everyone’s a winner if...

UK pig farm carbon footprint shows significant decline
Animal feeed was found to be central to the environmental impact of pig farms. Study reviews emission in England, Scotland...

Vet scoops Livestock Advisor of the Year Award
Julian Allen is a director of Friars Moor Livestock. Julian Allen recognised for going the extra mile to support his...

BCVA launches foundation programme for new farm vets
The programme will run online between March and August. Programme designed to help build confidence and expand core skills. The...