Cattle

GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier'

Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm.

Two cases of bluetongue are confirmed in Wiltshire as vets struggle to get hold of vital medicines.

The virus can be fatal and is mainly spread by biting midges, which have thrived in the hot summer.

The news came after restrictions were introduced on the movement of animals in Dumfries and Galloway.

Deputy chief veterinary officer says warm weather is providing perfect conditions for midges.

The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.

Richard Yates says farmers could be faced with "considerable losses" of animals over the outbreak.

The Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.

The disease gives farmers another challenge while they are already dealing with extreme heat.