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Health benefits of red meat and dairy needs highlighting to sell more, research says
More beef, lamb and dairy products would be sold if a brighter spotlight was shone on their health benefits, according to new research. The consumer…
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October declaration deadline 'galvanises' action to defeat cattle disease Johne's
An October 2018 target for farmers to meet an assessment of Johne's disease has galvanised action and infused a new momentum into an initiative…
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Four new genetic indexes launched to help farmers breed healthier cows
Four new genetic indexes will be launched in 2018 which will help farmers breed dairy cows with better health, welfare and efficiency. The four new…
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Farmers to promote 'liquid gold' properties of colostrum in new antibiotic campaign
British farmers are using February to promote the "liquid gold" properties of colostrum in reducing the need for antibiotics in livestock and…
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British beef can now be exported to 'lucrative' Canadian market
Manufacturing beef from the UK can now be exported to the "lucrative" Canadian market after approval was given by inspectors. Work involving the…
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Parliament to debate in February the banning of live exports
Parliament is to discuss banning live exports in February, after a petition has gained enough signatories to trigger a debate. As of 19 January, the…
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Farmers seek solution as Orkney to lose its only abattoir
Orkney Council has confirmed the island's only abattoir will shut, and now a farming union is seeking to find a resolution for the island's farmers…
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Thin cut steaks could reap industry millions and get people eating more beef
Early trials with an electronic bite test show the meat industry could save more than £7 million, turning cuts graded as slower cook into thin cut…
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Welsh red meat sector to suffer after Brexit but dairy may benefit, report suggests
The Welsh red meat industry will be disadvantaged after Brexit but the dairy and horticultural sectors may benefit, according to new analysis. The…
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British beef farmers slam Tesco for admitting Irish beef of 'better quality'
British beef farmers have criticised Tesco for using a 'cheapest first' policy when sourcing its beef, after the retailer admitted finding Irish beef…
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