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NBA Beef Expo 2014 returns to Hexham
The National Beef Association (NBA) is returning to its Northumberland roots for NBA Beef Expo 2014, which is also putting grassroots showing back on…
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British dairy has potential for international growth, says NFU
An NFU delegation heads to Japan this week to explore the opportunities the British dairy industry can offer the international market and to share…
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Fluke disease 'could be more widespread than anticipated'
Overwintered fluke disease is forecast to be significant in all regions of the UK, except eastern England and the Midlands, according to the November…
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Badger cull extension granted as welfare charity writes to Paterson
Natural England confirmed on Wednesday that it had granted an extension to the Gloucestershire badger cull for a period of eight weeks. Animal…
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Auctioneers report 'fantasic' trade for dairy cattle
Auctioneers Halls reported a “fantastic” trade for dairy cattle at Shrewsbury Auction Centre on Tuesday as heifers sold up to £2,550 and cows to…
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30 percent of local badgers removed, says Defra
As the badger cull in Gloucestershire ended this week, the cull company has applied for an extension to Natural England. In the six weeks of the…
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Farming unions back Paterson as cull extensions sought
The Country Land and Business Association has welcomed Environment Secretary Owen Paterson's commitment to the badger cull extension as the pilot…
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Split in responsibilities 'led to confusion' at height of horse meat scandal, says report
A report by the National Audit Office has found that, while arrangements for identifying risks to food safety are effective, similar arrangements for…
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Irish livestock markets support BVD eradication programme
Ireland’s programme to eradicate BVD from the cattle industry has received a positive response from the country’s livestock markets. Following a…
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Cogent Breeding acquires world-leading genomic sire
Cogent Breeding Ltd, the beef and dairy genetics specialists and global leader in sexed semen technology, has today confirmed that it has bought…
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