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Livestock vaccine gaps under spotlight as survey seeks farmers' views
Farmers and vets are being urged to speak up on livestock vaccine shortages in a new nationwide survey aimed at tackling growing supply issues across…
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Scotland's cattle herd hits 12-year low amid calls for urgent support
Scotland’s cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level in over a decade, sparking fresh demands for urgent, targeted support to protect the future of…
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New toolkit launched to help Scottish beef farmers grow the herd
Scotland’s beef farmers are being encouraged to take simple steps to grow the national herd, as a new support programme is launched to strengthen the…
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Bluetongue zone expanded: Movement restrictions lifted across England
Livestock movement restrictions will be scrapped across England as the entire country is brought into a single bluetongue virus restricted zone…
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Lab-meat threatens traditional livestock farming, study concludes
Beef, lamb, milk and eggs are at the greatest risk of losing market share to lab-grown alternatives, according to a ground-breaking joint UK-Norway…
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New AI-driven test targets 'silent killer' in UK cattle
A pioneering new diagnostic approach could revolutionise the fight against Johne’s disease - dubbed the 'silent killer' for its ability to spread…
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Bluetongue restricted zone extended to cover Lancashire
The bluetongue restricted zone has been extended to include Lancashire and the remaining areas of North Yorkshire, as the disease spreads further…
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Scots stick to local red meat despite cheaper imports, survey finds
A new survey reveals that the Scottish public overwhelmingly prefer home-grown red meat—even if imports are 30 percent cheaper. Research shows that…
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High Court to hear legal challenge over badger cull licences
A legal challenge brought by wildlife activists against Natural England’s decision to issue badger culling licences has been granted permission to…
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Farmers told to act now as unusually dry spring threatens feed supplies
Livestock farmers are being encouraged to assess their feed needs and make contingency plans as unusually dry spring weather puts pressure on grass…
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