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First UK case of bluetongue 'BTV-8' since 2008 confirmed in sheep
Farmers are being reminded to stay alert after the BTV-8 strain of bluetongue virus was detected in a sheep near Launceston, Cornwall — the first…
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Farmers told to stay alert as bluetongue virus reaches Wales
Farmers in Wales have been warned to stay on high alert after two cases of bluetongue virus were confirmed in cattle herds in Powys and…
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Cattle and sheep assurance streamlined as QMS slashes red tape
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has trimmed 15% of its cattle & sheep assurance scheme standards in a drive to cut red tape, while pledging to keep the…
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Bakery waste linked to botulism outbreak that killed 700 cattle
A botulism outbreak that killed more than 700 cattle in the UK has been linked to waste from a large-scale bakery used in animal feed, the Food…
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Bluetongue rules ease: Vaccinated livestock soon free to move
Farmers will finally see a relaxation of movement restrictions, as bluetongue-vaccinated livestock will be allowed into Wales without pre-movement…
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Beef sales slump as prices soar to record highs
Beef is disappearing from shopping baskets as soaring prices squeeze consumers, with fresh figures showing the steepest retail decline in two years…
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UK cattle vaccine research promises healthier herds and lower costs
A common cattle vaccine that could train the immune system to fight off a wider range of diseases is at the centre of new research at Aberystwyth…
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British beef makes a splash in Miami as US market opens up
British beef exporters are set to benefit from new trade opportunities in the United States after securing tariff-free access for 13,000 tonnes of…
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New five-year calf strategy aims to transform UK dairy-beef sector
Britain’s dairy-beef sector has unveiled a new five-year strategy to ensure every calf is bred, reared and marketed with clear purpose and high…
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Lib Dems call for mandatory country of origin labels on beef
The Liberal Democrats are calling for mandatory country of origin labelling on beef to protect British farmers from the impact of US imports. The…
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