Beef
Hot weather starting to influence livestock market
The heatwave has started to impact the livestock market as the effects of lack of forage availability, reduced livestock growth rates and a change in…
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Calving Index to help producers suited to autumn block calving
A new Autumn Calving Index has been developed to help producers breed cattle suited to autumn block calving systems. Emphasising herd fertility and…
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Importance of red meat production in Wales 'must be fully recognised'
NFU Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association have joined forces to ensure that the importance of red meat production in Wales is fully…
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UK-wide initiative seeks to highlight benefits of red meat and debunk myths
Agricultural organisations across the UK are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to communicate the benefits of red meat…
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Bovine TB report reveals culling of five badgers in Wales cost £383,212
A new report looking into the Welsh government’s strategy to tackle bovine TB has revealed that five badgers were culled during 2017, costing…
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Sudden deaths of 55 cows on farm an 'isolated incident', inspectors say
A Leicestershire dairy farm which saw 55 cows die suddenly was an isolated incident that affected an otherwise healthy herd, inspectors have…
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11% of farmers now autumn calving with potentially more to follow
The number of farmers switching to autumn block calving has risen, with potentially more to follow, according to the latest figures from AHDB Dairy…
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Farmers in Northern Ireland paid 'unacceptable' prices for beef
Farmers say it is "unacceptable" that beef prices in Northern Ireland are falling at a time when consumer demand for beef is high. According to the…
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Japanese delegation visits UK in move to potentially reopen beef exports
Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by government officials from Japan this week as part of ongoing moves to reopen the market on…
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Farmers urged to take action on Johne's disease ahead of key deadline
Farmers are being urged to act on Johne’s disease immediately to ensure they are dairy industry compliant in time for an important 31st October…
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