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Calls on EU to examine expensive BSE controls
The National Beef Association is calling on EU decision makers to conduct an urgent examination of astronomically expensive anti-BSE controls and…
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NFU supports green livestock report
The NFU says it fully supports the work of a new study on the environmental credentials and sustainability of the livestock sector published by the…
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Key newcomers in Holstein type proof run
New type proofs released this week by Holstein UK see some long-awaited sons of Shottle start to enter the top 20 ranking, although it is sons of…
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Three British bulls earn hat-trick for Staffs herd
A remarkable hat-trick for a Staffordshire herd of British Friesians sees three bulls bearing the Deangate prefix take first, second and third…
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Step aside Oman: and long live his sons
This week, the UK has a new number one Holstein bull, as DairyCo Breeding+ publishes the December Profitable Lifetime Index (PLI) ranking. But far…
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Winter livestock feeding rules relaxed
As the UK suffers a blast of severe wintry weather, the NFU has successfully lobbied for livestock feeding rules to be relaxed. The NFU asked Natural…
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Auctioneers play key role in livestock industry
New Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) chairman Gwyn Williams believes the organisation’s national infrastructure of skilled marketeers is…
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Experts urge caution when using flukicide for cows
Leading experts are urging farmers to limit their use of triclabendazole (TCBZ) for treating liver fluke in cattle, because over-use can result in…
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Auction prices rise for suckled calves
Auctioneers Halls reported an excellent entry in terms of numbers and quality at the second annual sale of suckled calves and weanlings at Bishops…
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Healthy cows - The natural way
An EU project has studied methods for minimising the use of medicine in organic dairy herds. The secret seems simple: focus, ownership, good planning…
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