Livestock production

  Animal identification specialist Allflex has announced it has acquired the German-based agricultural technology company Agrident that specialises in RFID (radio frequency idntification) data capture...

Observation of cow-machine interaction and feedback from many farmers has led to the creation of the new Lely Astronaut A5 robotic milker, which the...

Pig producers can protect their piglets against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) during the critical risk period for the first time with a...

An innovative on-farm selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) service that has been adopted nationwide in New Zealand is being trialled by a Worcestershire vet...

A new type of robotic feed pusher – the Joz Moov – has been launched into the UK by Stamford Agricultural Services. The Moov’s...

Spread-a-Bale has launched Tract-a-Bale, a conversion system that provides livestock farmers without a loader a solution for shredding and spreading big bales of straw. Launched...

Dairy Spares has introduced a new milking sleeve from New Zealand into the UK. Dry Cuffs are made from 3mm neoprene "wetsuit" material, and...

Opico is launching a range of Strautmann self-propelled diet feeders bringing opportunities for farmers to improve efficiencies in time, labour and fuel, and also...

Fullwood has launched a new pedometer-based fertility monitoring system that offers extremely accurate heat detection as well as enabling herd managers to easily recognise...

More than 10,000 PipeFeeders manufactured by Dutch company Hanskamp are now in use on dairy farms to ensure cows quietly and quickly release their...

A new education initiative by Norbrook is hoping to reduce the impact of liver condemnations, that are estimated to cost the UK meat industry about...

New dealers are being sought to distribute and support the range of bale trailers, wrappers and chopper/spreaders made by the Quebec, Canada-based Anderson Group. This...

The new Feed-a-Bale unit is a simple attachment for Spread-a-Bale machines that allows baled straw to be distributed straight in to TMR mixer wagons,...

Suffolk-based Pharmweigh has introduced a new electronic weighing kit for use with pig trailers where the loading platform is lifted and lowered hydraulically. The Hydralift...

The Pro-Chop 150 bale chopper from Canadian manufacturer Anderson Group is a unique straw processing and spreading machine that enables farmers to cut bedding...

A new book from 5m Publishing takes the science of feeding organic livestock and translates it into practical guidance for farmers and producers. A Practical...

Förster-Technik won a DLG (German Agricultural Society) Gold Medal for innovation at EuroTier 2017 for its Smart Calf System that's designed to achieve optimum...

Siloking revealed its new Bedding Belt, which is available on models from its TrailedLine range, at EuroTier 2016. The development means feed discharge and precise...

Austrian manufacturer Wasserbauer, which is a pioneer in the development of feeding systems for cattle, launched its automated cover system for silage clamps, called...

To help reduce antibiotic usage in farming, yet keep livestock healthy and productive, Hanskamp launched its innovative PowerSpray pump for automatic administration of mist...