Beef
Meat authenticity measures announced
A new protocol for the survey of food authenticity in processed meat products has been announced by the Food Standards Agency. The protocol was…
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Retailers must pay more for beef, association says
Undervalued discount beef products are linked to the 'adulteration of processed products with cheaper meat' the National Beef Association have said…
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Environmental Stewardship derogations continue due to bad weather
Natural England will be continuing to make its Environmental Stewardship scheme derogations available due to recent wet weather and snowfall. They…
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British Cattle Breeders’ Conference report
The future of the US beef industry and the perceived health benefits of a new brand of milk were among the subjects under discussion at the annual…
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Boost energy to cut beef grading losses
Under-finished animals are causing beef farmers to lose up to £51 per beast, due to poor forage quality according to Martin Smith of Ufac-UK. Smith…
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Beef industry urged to unite behind farm assurances
The National Beef Association is urging Northern Ireland's beef industry to unite behind the 100% farm assurance for both its cattle and its beef…
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Japan agrees new US beef terms
The United States and Japan have agreed on new terms which pave the way for expanded exports of US beef to Japan, it has been announced. US Trade…
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'Impressive' store cattle prices at Bishops Castle auction
Impressive prices were recorded as Bishops Castle Auction began the year with a total clearance of 370 store cattle on January 24. The wintry weather…
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Changes to bovine TB surveillance
From 1st January 3013 the new surveillance for Bovine TB was introduced in a bid to stop the spread of the disease from the West Country. The…
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Tenfold increase in fluke with more to come, says NADIS
There has been a tenfold increase in acute liver fluke cases in sheep in the last quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, according to…
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