Beef
Bull proofs: December 2018 genetic evaluations published
December 2018 genetic evaluations see a raft of modern bulls rise to the top which will improve their offspring’s health and welfare, while some will…
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New campaign aims to get younger Brits eating more red meat
A new UK-wide campaign is aiming to encourage and inspire the public to eat more lean red meat as a part of a balanced, healthy diet. The collective…
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New project looks at improving lamb and calf survival
Increasing profitability for farmers through improved lamb and calf survival is the focus of a new project involving beef and sheep farms. The…
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BVD screening in Wales surpasses 7,000 herd mark
A national programme aiming to eradicate bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) from the Welsh national herd has reached 7,000 of the 11,000 herds in Wales. BVD…
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New UK powers could mean live export ban despite industry concern
Significant new powers granted to the UK and devolved nations post-Brexit could be used to introduce a ban on live exports. As the UK develops its…
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NI farmers 'fed up' with 'persistence and spread' of bovine TB
Farmers in Northern Ireland are "fed up" with bovine TB and have called for more measures to tackle the "persistence and spread" of the disease. The…
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'Leader of the pack': Australian farmer unable to sell enormous 6ft 4 steer
An Australian beef farmer is unable to sell “the biggest cow in Australia – if not, the world” due to its sheer size. Western Australian beef farmer…
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£1,000 for farmers who complete Red Meat Benchmarking forms
The Red Meat Benchmarking deadline is fast approaching and Welsh farmers are being encouraged to complete the forms as soon as possible to receive…
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Farmer at centre of BSE case says he almost gave up farming
The farmer at the centre of a farm lock down due to a case of BSE, or 'mad cow disease', has said he thought about giving up farming following the…
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Major new project to highlight benefits of livestock farming on environment
The UK's three meat levy bodies have jointly commissioned a new project to highlight the positives of the UK’s grass-fed livestock system. The…
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