Farming

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Countrymen UK celebrates its 10th anniversary at Ryland’s farm

Innovative local club helps men with life-limiting conditions access farm and countryside activities to improve their quality of life…

Roll up, roll up – it’s show time!

Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS, Friars Moor Livestock Health. One of the highlights of the farming calendar for many is show…

Preparation pays in the show ring

By Tria Stebbing. It is show season, and after the last few years of cancellations, livestock is finally being shown…

60 seconds with… Nicholas Millard

From fans to farms, Nicholas Millard, ex-drummer of indie-rock band, The Kooks, is living his dream life as Herd…

Time for the cows to take a rest

By Ruth Kimber Our open day went really well, with the help of family and friends. We were fortunate with…

Insights into challenges of drought

By Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health We share our farmers’ concerns as we continue to experience extraordinary…

Heat stress in farm animals and what to do

by Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health In my last column I spoke about seasonal conditions we encounter…

Jubilee fun down the years

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Farmers often feature in village events for several reasons – they have land, kit, are…

Have you seen the world through a cow’s eyes?

As well as working as a full-time farm vet, I am also a member on the board of directors…

All the cattle are on the pastures

All the first cut silage is safely in – it was a tormenting time with the catchy weather, rain…