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Suspected botulism outbreak in cattle triggers feed investigation
Fatal cases of suspected botulism in cattle are being investigated on several farms, with feed supplied by a certified business under scrutiny. Media…
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Historic Solpoll Herefords sale marks 70 years of breeding excellence
Seventy years after selling their first bull, the McMordie family’s renowned Solpoll Herd of pedigree Herefords will stage its first production sale…
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Experts warn bovine TB strategy will fail without urgent action
Britain’s battle to wipe out bovine TB is on course to fail unless the government injects more urgency and funding into its strategy, experts have…
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High beef prices at risk as BRD looms over youngstock
Farmers are being urged to act now to shield calves from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) ahead of winter housing, with beef prices still riding…
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Animal-level insights added to bovine TB mapping platform
Cattle farmers in England and Wales now have access to a greater level of bovine TB information thanks to a major update to the ibTB online mapping…
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Study finds abattoir numbers falling, leaving farmers exposed
A sharp decline in smaller abattoirs is reshaping the beef and lamb supply chain, with major implications for farmers, rural communities and…
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Beefed-up genetics: Farmers get new weapon to cut herd emissions
A pioneering new genetic tool promises to help UK beef farmers slash their herds’ carbon footprints while boosting profitability and animal welfare…
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Scotland's red meat sector hits £3.5bn as livestock numbers slide
Scotland’s red meat sector delivered record-breaking economic returns in 2024 – but warning lights are flashing as shrinking livestock numbers…
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New modelling warns of sharp decline in beef demand
Beef prices are rising faster than general inflation, and new modelling suggests this trend could significantly affect consumer spending—both at the…
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Badger vaccination trial launched in Cornwall to help curb bTB
A new farmer-led project in Cornwall is aiming to find out if vaccinating badgers could play a bigger role in the fight against bovine TB, as…
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