As part of a wider project at the Royal Agricultural University, we are conducting research looking into the aims, establishment, management, termination and the root architecture or herb and legume rich leys. Particularly we are looking to gather views on farmer/grower experiences of establishing these mixes, what species work well in what situations, what the establishment needs of these mixes …

Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) About bluetongue Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (such as sheep, cattle, goats, deer) and camelids (such as alpacas, llamas). Midge bites are the most common way for the virus to spread to livestock, but BTV can also spread through the import or movement of infected animals, their germplasm (semen and ova), embryos …

The N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 8:00pm in Dungannon Rugby Club. Mr John Moore, CEO of Sustainable Ruminant Genetics Ltd, will speak on how his company can help herd owners make better informed breeding decisions. The club would encourage members to come and hear what he has to say. All …

Thainstone Spring Show – Sale Report The Royal Northern Spring show was packed to the brim with a record breaking crowd making the most of the dry day out. A small entry of Aberdeen-Angus bulls sold to a top of £5250 (5000gns) at the annual spring Multi Breed Show & Sale of Pedigree Cattle, conducted by Aberdeen & Northern Marts, …