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First case of Schmallenberg confirmed in UK
Huge concern about the Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has been heightened even further this week by the confirmation of the first UK case in cattle ’ and…
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New markets opening for Welsh beef and lamb
Exciting new overseas opportunities to market Welsh beef and lamb are on the horizon, Dai Davies, Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) has said. Speaking at…
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Mycoplasma bovis ’remains under-recognised’ by cattle vets
Mycoplasma bovis is identified in about 25% of cattle pneumonia diagnoses, yet remains significantly under-recognised by cattle vets and farmers…
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New dairy cattle gene pool available to UK breeders
A new source of dairy cattle genetics offering outcross and cross-breeding options, an emphasis on milk from forage, and medium-sized cows with…
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Arla Foods looking to recruit as work starts on new dairy
Arla Foods brought in the earth movers to start building its ’150 million fresh milk dairy in Aylesbury at the beginning of February, and is looking…
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Positive future for livestock farmers
"Everyone aspires to eat red meat, it is the protein of choice and we as farmers have an obligation to feed the growing global population." This was…
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More EID reforms needed, say UK farming unions
Further reform of sheep EID regulations is desperately needed to help farmers already struggling to keep on top of inappropriate requirements. That…
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Biggest ever NBA Beef Expo will include top farm tours
Plans for the National Beef Association’s renowned Beef Expo ’ held this year at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday…
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Top UK beef farmer to speak at Welsh meetings
The National Beef Association (NBA) has teamed up with Farming Connect to offer four meetings in Wales next month, all including a presentation from…
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Will euro fears spark export drive?
Farmers are being urged to look into new export potential for their beef and lamb which could help to make up for the uncertainty over the future of…
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