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Scottish beef producers prepare for US visit
Preparations are being made as part of a visit by US inspectors in a bid to get Scottish red meat back onto the US market following a 25-year ban…
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Treating cattle parasites during housing
When housing cattle, it is a good opportunity to re-set the clock for some parasites such as liver fluke. However, for others such as lice and mange…
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Reminder on annual sheep and goat count
All Scottish sheep and goat keepers have been reminded to return their annual inventory form before 31 January. Under European law, all keepers must…
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Future's bright for milk industry, Welsh government director says
It's a difficult time for milk producers, however the long term trend for consumption of dairy products 'remains positive' and prices will correct…
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Holstein sires show successful transition from genomic to daughter proofs
Young Holstein sires launched initially with genomic proofs are progressing to daughter-proven status with figures close to their original genomic…
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Welsh dairy industry at mercy of a 'perfect storm'
The Welsh Government must do more to champion the Welsh dairy industry as it faces severe challenges in the face of a perfect storm. That was the…
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Don't blame supermarkets for milk crisis, says First Milk chairman Paice
The crisis in the dairy industry is not the fault of supermarkets, according to First Milk Chairman Sir Jim Paice, who was speaking to NFU members in…
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Injunction sends 'clear message' to badger cull protesters
A sentence imposed on animal rights activists for breaching an injunction against farmers during pilot badger culls 'will send a warning' that such…
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NFU backs EFRA report into milk prices
The NFU has today fully endorsed the House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee report on dairy prices. Ten…
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Fine supermarkets for low milk prices, MPs urge government
A group of MPs have urged the government to increase protection to dairy farmers who are increasingly vulnerable to fluctuations in prices. The…
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