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Calf coats reduce feed costs, study finds
Using calf coats on calves born in the winter months can improve growth and reduce feed costs, according to researchers at Harper Adams University. A…
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Vet support for badger cull falls
Support for the controversial badger cull appears to be faltering among veterinarians who believe it should not continue without further independent…
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Livestock Event 2015 to host four national beef shows
Four beef breeds will be staging major national fixtures at Livestock Event, the UK’s largest event within the sector, to be held at The NEC…
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Beef farmers warned to 'get used to' increasing market volatility
Beef farmers have been warned to 'get used' to an unavoidable increase in volatility and a challenging future market, according to the Anglo Beef…
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Late TB tests mean CAP fines for farmers, Defra announce
Farmers who are late testing their cattle under compulsory TB rules will be fined a proportion of their CAP payments from next month, Defra have…
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Human consumption of meat driving climate change
Human consumption of meat and dairy products is a major driver of climate change, according to a new report. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
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US steak cut innovation in focus at EBLEX Conference
Latest developments on cutting methods in the US beef sector to enhance carcase utilisation will be highlighted at the EBLEX Processor Conference…
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Dairy price slash a 'kick in the teeth' for farmers
The chairman of the NFU dairy board has expressed disappointment following the latest round of milk price cuts. Dairy companies First Milk and Dairy…
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First Milk and Dairy Crest announce milk price cut
Dairy companies First Milk and Dairy Crest will be cutting the price paid to farmers by January, a reduction of 1 pence per litre and 1.25 pence per…
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Forest of Dean councillors push for badger vaccination project
Councillors in the Forest of Dean area will decide on Thursday whether to give financial support to a badger vaccination project as an alternative to…
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