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Lochhead showcasing Scottish dairy in New York
Food Secretary Richard Lochhead has been showcasing the new Scottish dairy brand in New York and New Jersey following the international launch last…
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Government must back genetic improvement to livestock farming, says union
Industry and government must get behind Agri-Food Strategy Board's genomics initiative to bring more science to livestock breeding, according to…
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Benefits of cattle EID showcased at AgriScot
The benefits of using electronic identification (EID) in cattle are set to be highlighted during a demonstration at AgriScot, one of the premier…
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Two year calving the route to higher beef profits
About four out of every five UK suckler producers could improve their profitability significantly by targeting a two year first calving age…
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Controlling bovine TB extends 'beyond badgers', as larger herds increase risk
Controlling bovine TB extends beyond 'simply excluding badgers' as larger herds along with other methods of intensive farming are leading to a higher…
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Auctioneers refuse to announce the number of livestock movements without clarity from large abattoirs
Several of the larger abattoirs have started penalising beef producers for supplying cattle that have been moved more than three times during their…
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Minister promotes Scottish beef ahead of Canada ban lift
The quality of Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb has been the focus of key discussions in Canada with Food Secretary Richard Lochhead promoting Scottish…
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Cows among Britain's 'deadliest' animals
Cows have emerged as one of Britain’s 'most dangerous' large animals with cattle accounting for 74 deaths in the past 15 years, according to U.K…
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Major campaign launch to halt the decline of suckler beef herds
There is sadly a general acceptance the British suckler-beef sector is in terminal decline due to a prolonged combination of poor returns as well as…
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Meat processors enforce restrictions on cattle movements
Meat processors are calling for restrictions to be applied to cattle movements, but the Chief Executive of the National Beef Association said farmers…
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