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Weather conditions prompts lungworm disease warning
Farmers have been told to remain vigilant for signs of lungworm disease in cattle following this summer's dry weather and recent heavy rain. Recent…
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New tool launched to help battle major dairy cattle disease
A new tool to help dairy farmers battle a major endemic disease of cattle has now been launched. The tool, developed by AHDB Dairy and the University…
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P&O Ferries stops transporting calves after BBC documentary
P&O Ferries has confirmed that it will no longer be transporting live calves from Scotland that are destined for continental Europe. The ferry…
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New Farm Action Groups aim to improve business profitability
A farm business consultancy has encouraged farmers to join its new Farm Action Groups in a bid to learn from both each other and industry experts…
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Government approves badger cull in ten new areas
The government have confirmed that badger culling will continue across England for a sixth consecutive year, with ten new areas approved. Licences…
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Farmers warned dry summer may not have killed off liver fluke
Sheep and cattle farmers have been warned not be complacent about liver fluke this autumn despite the dry summer. The Sustainable Control of…
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Farms needed for new project with aim to improve grassland management
Beef and sheep farms are needed for a new project which will help farmers across Britain improve management of their grassland. Improving grassland…
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Five-year project to deliver improved cattle feeding guidelines
A new five-year collaborative project is to deliver improved beef cattle feeding guidelines, 25-years after the last major update. Evidence suggests…
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Lowline cattle breed to make debut TV appearance on BBC's Countryfile
Millions of Brits will learn about the little-known Lowline cattle breed as it makes its debut television appearance on BBC's Countryfile. Wessex…
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No-deal Brexit will have 'serious implications' for UK beef and sheep farming
The prospect of the UK leaving the EU next March with no trade deal in place is "worrying and would have serious implications" for the UK’s beef and…
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