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MPs challenge bluetongue response as cases near 1,000
Nearly 1,000 cases of bluetongue have now been confirmed across Britain, as MPs demand answers over the UK’s handling of the outbreak. The…
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Bluetongue tops 900 UK premises as farmers urged to stay alert
Bluetongue has now been confirmed on over 900 UK premises this season, prompting fresh warnings for livestock farmers to remain vigilant while biting…
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Wrexham beef farm wins award for changing lives through learning
A 110-acre beef farm near Wrexham has won a Welsh community learning award after helping more than 230 adults develop new skills through farming and…
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MPs warn cheap Brazilian beef could undercut UK farmers
British beef producers could face greater competition from cheaper Brazilian imports if planned EU restrictions divert supplies towards the UK…
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NFU warns Brazilian meat could flood UK market after EU ban
British farmers could face a surge in Brazilian beef and chicken diverted from the EU unless ministers introduce equivalent import restrictions, the…
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Bluetongue cases hit 670 as farmers urged to take industry survey
Bluetongue cases have climbed to 670 across the UK this season, prompting fresh calls for farmers to remain vigilant and share the disease’s impact…
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Scotch red meat campaign aims to reach four in five Scottish adults
Quality Meat Scotland is launching a major autumn campaign aimed at reaching 80% of Scottish adults and boosting demand for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb…
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£16.6m cattle genotyping scheme to open for Northern Ireland farmers
Northern Ireland cattle farmers will be able to claim £13 per eligible genotype from 1 September under a new £16.6 million bovine genetics scheme…
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APHA expands bluetongue testing as UK cases hit 630
Bluetongue testing has been stepped up at APHA’s Weybridge laboratories as authorities respond to growing demand during the current outbreak. The…
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Welsh farmers demand overhaul of bovine TB controls
Welsh farmers are demanding changes to the bovine TB programme, including dedicated case vets, action on infected wildlife and more ways to trade…
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