It may be seen by many as a breed of the past, but the Southdown has something to offer present day sheep farmers.
Focusing on grass alongside other significant changes to the dairy unit at Hall Farm Attleborough in Norfolk has boosted the health of the herd as well as its bottom line, as Ben Walker told Clemmie Gleeson.
For nearly 200 years, the Hereford Cattle Society, in one form or another, has existed to ensure the registration and promotion of pedigree Hereford cattle.
Dairy cow caesarean section operations are relatively uncommon, but they can save the life of the cow and/or calf. Wendy Short reports.