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Forget location, location, location - fluke's not fussy
An upsurge of fluke infections on farms across the UK has prompted calls for cattle producers to be alert and take action if their herd is at risk…
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Bovine TB - Premovement testing of cattle starts on 27th March
New rules to help reduce the risk of spreading bovine TB through movements of cattle will be introduced in England on 27 March. From Monday, cattle…
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rapid re-hydration post calving helps boost early feed intake and lactation yields
Dairy herds are reporting increased milk yields and fewer post-calving problems after providing cows with a new, reviving drink, according to dairy…
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Beef ban to be lifted - billion pound market beckons
The imminent resumption of beef exports offers Britain's farmers the chance to recapture the £675m market, which was lost when the ban was imposed in…
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Start date for pre-movement testing of cattle delayed
New rules to help reduce the risk of spreading bovine TB through movements of cattle in England will now be introduced on 27 March to give industry…
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UK-bred bulls get four out of 10 places in MDC breeding+'s new line-up
UK-bred Holstein bulls have achieved their best result yet in the latest sire rankings published today (13 February) by MDC breeding+. In fourth…
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Farmers warned on older cattle
Farmers who mistakenly present older cattle for use in the food chain are not only risking prosecution but putting the whole of the UK industry's…
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More beef needs to match market needs to improve returns
Farmers should work more closely with the meat supply chain to ensure more of their cattle and sheep meet market requirements, according to an ADAS…
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Cattle health a hot agenda
Health and welfare will be among the headline topics to come under the spotlight at the 61st Annual Winter Conference of the British Cattle Breeders'…
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Clostridial disease losses masked
A new survey suggests 20% of cattle farmers have lost a calf or cow to a confirmed clostridial problem at an estimated average cost of £588/cow. But…
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