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NI proposes package of measures to eradicate bTB in cattle, includes badger cull
A package of measures has been proposed to eradicate Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) from cattle that costs the Northern Irish taxpayer up to £30m a year…
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Beef farmers call for extension on government 'Approved Finishing Units' proposal
With changes to Approved Finishing Units (AFUs) in the pipeline, the National Beef Association (NBA) is calling for a four year extension before any…
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Scottish scientists develop vaccine against E.coli cattle strain
A new vaccine aiming to control E.coli 0157 in cattle, which can prove fatal in humans, has been developed by a team of scientists in Scotland…
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Farm project aims to sell cattle to raise funds for combat vets
A farm project aiming to help veterans suffering from combat trauma have decided to sell two pedigree jersey cows to raise money for their cause. The…
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Report finds food production could be to blame for rapid rise in methane emissions
Global methane gas emissions are growing at the fastest rate in decades and food production could be to blame, new analysis has revealed. That is the…
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Bovine TB continues to cause 'untold heartache and stress' to cattle farmers across Wales
Welsh farming union NFU Cymru has given evidence to the National Assembly for Wales’ Environment and Rural Affairs Committee to emphasise the…
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Vets welcome £4m package to tackle Bovine Viral Diarrhoea
UK veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement of a £4 million package of support for local livestock farmers, which includes measures to…
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Suspended sentence for farmer whose cattle trampled man to death in Wiltshire
A farmer who was repeatedly warned to control his cows has been spared jail after a retired university professor was trampled to death in his field…
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Cattle needed for industry project aiming to 'cut cost of production'
Cattle farmers in the South West and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to get involved in a major feed project that aims to cut the cost of…
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Northern Ireland announce £4m support package for livestock farmers
Northern Ireland agriculture minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a £4million package of support for local livestock farmers. The funding is…
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