Costly cattle crisis Pneumonia costs UK farmers £50m per year
With M. bovis now endemic, UK farmers face £50m in losses yearly. As new vaccines emerge, the fight against this costly cattle disease ramps up.
Business & Technical Editor
Patsy brings over 32 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
Patsy brings over 32 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
With M. bovis now endemic, UK farmers face £50m in losses yearly. As new vaccines emerge, the fight against this costly cattle disease ramps up.
UK farmers now have access to a 5-step guide and vaccine to manage calf cryptosporidiosis, supporting better health for dairy and beef herds.
Powys farmer John Yeamans enforces strict quarantine on new bulls and rams to protect his livestock from disease and parasites. Discover his approach.
Discover how a Scottish dairy farm saved money and improved cow welfare by switching from iodine-based teat dips to a natural antimicrobial solution.
Scottish judge Ewen Campbell was impressed by the outstanding winners at the Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club's Calf Show in Dungannon.
A Valtra T194 tractor with 11,800 hours fetched £31,900, leading the monthly online machinery auction at Border Livestock Exchange.
Nominate someone for the Royal Smithfield Club’s Bicentary Trophy, celebrating those who’ve transformed the British meat and livestock industry.
Over 1800 lots sold at Ballymena's machinery sale with 70% clearance. A 2003 New Holland TM155 tractor fetched a top price of £15,300.
An online farm sale in Fife saw prices soar, with a New Holland 6040 4wd tractor selling for an unexpected £25,400. Read more about this auction.
Hughie Mackenzie's three-shear ram from Badanloch claimed the overall championship at the Lairg North Country Cheviot hill-type sheep show.
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