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Concerns rise over Schmallenberg
Welsh livestock farmers have expressed their worries about the potential spread of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) following the increasing incidence of…
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The hunt is on for the 2012 Beef Stockman of the Future
The National Beef Association (NBA) has joined the hunt to find the best young beef farmers and stockmen ’ and is putting the call out to England…
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Concern about availability of dairy cattle to meet demand
The chairman of Shrewsbury Auction Centre has appealed for more dairy cattle entries and expressed concern about the ability of local supply to meet…
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National Beef Association in overhaul
The National Beef Association (NBA) took another important step yesterday in the review process to overhaul the organisation and make it more fit for…
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Haywood seeks new challenges outside NBA
National Beef Association (NBA) Director, Kim Haywood, has elected to leave her role within the organisation and seek new opportunities elsewhere…
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Slurry cattle deaths highlight dangers
The unusual circumstances causing the recent death of four cattle from toxic gas produced from a slurry store has caused SAC to issue a special…
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Calves need more milk in cold temperatures
Calf rearers are reminded to increase milk replacer feed rates for young calves to avoid growth rate checks as low temperatures are hitting the…
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NFU criticises AHVLA for leaving farmers unaware of TB rules
The NFU has reacted angrily after farmers were left in the dark over new and complex changes to rules governing livestock movements under TB…
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’Texting cow’ technology could be boost for farmers
A smart collar which closely monitors the health of cows and sends the results back to farmers using mobile phone technology is being developed as…
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Beef farmers gives no nonsense advice
A more ruthless and no-nonsense approach was advocated by Northern Ireland farmers Sam Chesney at a series of four talks in Wales earlier this week…
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