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Livestock Information Service will 'transform' livestock sector, NFU President says
The Livestock Information Service has the potential to transform the livestock sector through greater transparency and data sharing, NFU President…
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New campaign calls on farmers to 'shout about the sire'
A new campaign entitled 'Shout about the sire' has been launched to encourage farmers to improve profitability and boost competitiveness. It comes as…
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RSPCA urges end to live exports as livestock turned away at Ramsgate
A lorry transporting a large number of cattle set to sail overseas was stopped by officials to ensure that the animals rest before continuing their…
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£1m project sets out to discover what causes lameness in dairy cows
A new £1m research project will set out to discover what causes lameness in dairy cows, an issue which costs the industry around £250m a year. On any…
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Watchdog rules 'no further action' after personal farm data leaked
A watchdog has ruled that ‘no further action’ is required following the accidental release of personal farm details by Welsh government. Both the…
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Scottish prime cattle prices 4% lower in 2019 compared to last year
Scottish prime cattle prices have started the year 4% lower than at the start of 2018, with the wider European beef market also down around 3% in…
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Dozens of cattle rescued after lorry overturns in Northern Ireland
Firefighters have rescued 39 cattle from an overturned articulated lorry in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The incident happened on Cavan Road…
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Number of livestock Persistently Infected with BVD falls in NI
The number of livestock in Northern Ireland Persistently Infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) declined by more than 200 in the last two months…
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Scotland to introduce compulsory CCTV in abattoirs
Legislation is to be brought forward in Scotland this year requiring abattoirs to record on CCTV all areas where live animals are present. This is…
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Video: Cows trek through deep snow as Europe hit by severe weather
An Austrian dairy farm has posted a viral video on social media showing cows trekking through deep snow as the country experiences severe weather…
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