THE North-East's leading farmers' co-operative has expanded its animal health business.

Farmway, of Piercebridge, County Durham, has bought Hall-Shaw Farm Supplies.

Kevin Shaw has joined the management team at Farmway, with responsibility for all the animal health business. He has 25 years' experience in the industry.

Tony Simpson, commercial manager, said: "Farmway now has people and products to be able to offer a comprehensive range of products to the specialist animal rearer, as well as hobby farmers and pet owners."