Beef
NFU reminds farmers 27-day rule is still important for cattle
The NFU has welcomed the introduction of changes in the cattle ID regulations which come into force on Friday (April 6) but is warning farmers not to…
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Early turnout can boost beef margins, but deal with worm burden
Many beef producers could reduce feed costs markedly by an early turn-out, particularly where grass is already plentiful following a mild winter…
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Industry urged to be vigilant in keeping Bluetongue out
The National Beef Association is pressing the cattle industry to make a special effort to stop Bluetongue Virus (BTV) entering the UK - especially…
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Add natural flavour and increase silage intakes
Biophage Beef™ has natural flavours added to it that will encourage stock to eat more of the home produced fodder. Aimed at beef producers, this new…
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Continued lack of supermarket reaction to co-mingling advice
The National Beef Association is so alarmed at the determination of some retail companies to continue deliberately mixing, or co-mingling, beef from…
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Italian chefs boost quality beef
ITALIAN chefs think our beef is of "outstanding quality" - and have presented the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) with a certificate to prove…
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Pre-movement testing extended to younger animals
Pre-movement testing for bovine TB has today been extended to all cattle over 42 days old, unless the herd or movement meets an exemption…
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Government asked to lobby intensely for raising of 24 month vertebral column removal age limit
The National Beef Association has asked Defra to prepare an intense lobbying effort to persuade the European Commission to lift the 24 month age…
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The effect of selenium, Vitamin E and zinc on udder health - A review by Dr Colin Shorrock
"In terms of udder health it is widely believed that vitamin E and selenium are by far the most important trace nutrients with zinc playing a…
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Cull cow market recovery highlights need for more careful late autumn selling
Breeders who kept cull cows back from the crowded November-December market have already benefited from a near 30 per cent lift in value compared with…
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