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The article reports on the fine levied on Northern Ireland farmer Noel Henry Thornton for transporting cattle with bovine viral diarrhea.

The author reports on his experiences about the impact of the weather condition on his farm in Kansas. Topics covered include the high volume of rain since May 24, 2014 that virtually halted planting of soya beans, the author's chance until June 30 to finish planting with no reduction in insurance, and the desirable effect of rain on corn and grass. An old newspaper report about a shipment of 400 heads of cattle from Kansas to Liverpool, England in 1896 is also noted.

The article reports that the Welsh government has announced a further restriction of cattle movement in an attempt to halt the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). It informs that from April 1, 2013 cattle which do not meet testing requirements can only be returned to their original holding and cattle will no longer be allowed to travel between farms. The article also mentions that Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has announced that a new TB epidemiologist would be appointed in April.

The author focuses on the condition of his Waytown farm in Devon, England in September 2009. He cites the ensiled 70 tons of crimped wheat and 168 round bales of straw from 14 acres as the arable success story of the farm. He mentions an improvement in results for the farm's slaughter bulls consigned to their regular outlet in Cornwall. He expresses his concern over the decision of the government to redirect the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) via the so-called Government Gateway.

The article presents an update on livestock movements in foot-and-mouth (F&M) low-risk area inside the bluetongue protection zone and in F&M risk area in England. Multiple pick-ups and drop-offs between premises including slaughter markets and collection centres can take place in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex on certain conditions. Pig movements to markets are not allowed in Surrey, Greater London and Buckinghamshire. Farm-to-farm movements of cattle and sheep are permitted under strict conditions.

The article reports on efforts by the National Farmers Union (NFU) to stop the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from introducing pre-movement testing for bovine tuberculosis for cattle over 42 days. It would dispute the claim that the cost of testing would be £7 an animal as the labor and veterinary costs would push this much higher. The union will instigate that there are health and safety implications for extending testing.

The article reports that according to the Scottish Beef Cattle Association (SBCA), the impact of new livestock transport rules to be phased in in Scotland from January 2007 looks likely to be much less severe than was previously feared. Keith Redpath, SBCA technical director, told "Farmers Weekly" that feedback from the Scottish Executive following extensive consultation with the industry on the implementation of the European Union's new Welfare of Animals During Transport regulations, looked very positive.

The article reports on the drop in the incidence of bovine tuberculosis in Great Britain. Meurig Raymond, deputy president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), believes that the drop was because more older cattle had been culled in the autumn of 2005. The NFU remained committed to opposing pre-movement testing of cattle over 6 weeks old. NFU was hoping to hear the result of a judicial review into a possible legal challenge on compensation tables before the end of 2006.

Focuses on the required passports for French cattle. Cattle information that should be included in the passport; Travel regulations imposed on French cattle.

Deals with a study conducted by Teagasc scientist Bernadette Earley on the effect of existing livestock transport rules on cattle health or performance in Ireland. Annual number of transported suckled calves from Ireland to finishing yards in Italy and Spain; Implication of the European Union's proposed livestock transport rules for the cattle industry; Indicators of animal health measured by the study; Stress level of animals during transportation.

Reports that farmers who fail to apply for a cattle passport on time could be left with animals with no sale value and ineligible for subsidy according to the British Cattle Movement Service. Duration of the legal deadline for cattle passport application; Comments from Duncan Sinclair, an economist with the Meat and Livestock Commission; Arguments advanced by National Farmers Union Scotland against the deadlines.

Comments on the proposed livestock transport rules of European Union bureaucrats. Critique of the proposal; Importance of scientific evidence for rules regarding cattle transportation.

Focuses on the possible negative impact of the plans to tighten up live animal transport controls throughout Europe on agricultural shows. Overview of the proposed rule on live animal transport; Factors that could lead to further welfare problems for animals in transit.