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Ruminant sector urged to act as new survey targets antibiotic use proof gap
The UK ruminant sector is being urged to act now to avoid falling behind on how it proves responsible antibiotic use, as a new industry-wide survey…
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Relief for NI farmers as government funds bluetongue pre-movement tests
The Northern Irish government will cover laboratory costs for bluetongue pre-movement testing, easing financial pressure on farmers moving animals…
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Green Alliance report raises questions over livestock farm profitability
Some English livestock farmers could strengthen the long-term viability of their businesses by combining food production with environmental work…
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Farmers back nature-friendly livestock but warn support holding them back
Most UK livestock farmers say they would move away from intensive production systems if they had the financial backing to do so, but warn that a lack…
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13,000-tonne US beef quota opens for UK exporters in 2026
UK beef exporters will enter 2026 with guaranteed access to the US market after a 13,000-tonne reciprocal beef quota officially came into force on 1…
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Tight supplies keep livestock prices strong as sector looks to 2026
Tight livestock supplies and competitive prices are creating valuable opportunities for producers as the industry heads into 2026, according to the…
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Banned hormones found in Brazilian beef as consumers urged to be vigilant
Consumers have been warned to “beware” after Brazilian beef was recalled across Europe following the discovery of banned hormones, prompting fresh…
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GB livestock markets reopen as NI wins major bluetongue reprieve
Northern Ireland livestock exporters have been handed a major reprieve as the government confirms the reopening of key GB markets, bringing relief…
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Bluetongue fears deepen in NI as cattle classes called off at Winter Fair
Northern Ireland’s bluetongue situation has intensified after a new suspected case was detected on a farm in Co Down, prompting a second Temporary…
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Bluetongue blow for Northern Ireland as 44 more suspect cases found
Northern Ireland’s bluetongue-free status has been dealt a major setback after further testing on a County Down herd revealed suspected infection in…
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