Beef
Roll out of TB blood test (IFN-g) is positive move
The National Beef Association has welcomed the imminent roll out by Defra of gamma interferon (IFN-G) screening for, TB claiming the adoption of the…
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Strong start for live export co-operative
Just 24 hours after the lifting of Britain's live export ban, the first consignment of calves crossed the English Channel, bound for veal farms in…
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Cattle movement not a major cause of TB
Figures released by Defra illustrate that cattle from Wales which have been tested for TB prior to movement* are not a major factor in spreading TB…
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Further action to improve testing of cattle for Bovine TB
Action to enhance existing testing for TB in cattle was announced today by Ben Bradshaw, Minister for Animal Health and Welfare. Mr Bradshaw…
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Hold prime cattle and finished cows
Feeders should hold non-contract prime cattle and finished cows back from the market until the heat wave ends and the pile up of unsold beef that is…
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Union leaders urge farmers to hold their nerve
The fundamentals on the British beef market remain strong and demand across Europe for beef remains buoyant. Farmers are urged to hold their nerve at…
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Causes of massive wastage of cull cow resource must be tackled
The January 1st change in the EU hygiene regulations relating to emergency slaughter continues to be one of the causes of massive wastage in the…
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Italy gets the taste for beef
Beef exports to the Italian market appear to be an early success story, according to the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX). An informal EBLEX…
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Partnership approach requires bottom-up as well as top-down
Farmers and government must map out exactly what is meant by disease control and risk reduction partnerships before they commit themselves further to…
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Strong start for English beef exports
English beef exports have re-started strongly and are making an important contribution to achieving the Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC) forecast…
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