Beef
Nearly half of Welsh agri output from red meat production, figures show
The Welsh red meat sector represented 43% of the total value of the country's agricultural output during 2021, new figures show. There were more than…
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AHDB publishes five-year plans for how levy will be invested
Plans for AHDB's Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors have been published as part of a pledge to outline how the levy will be…
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M bovis more widespread than previously thought, survey says
Mycoplasma bovis is more widespread than previously thought, affecting beef and dairy cattle across the country, according to results from a new…
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Test before treating against cattle parasites at housing, experts say
Farmers should test animals before giving anthelmintics at or around housing this year to check if they are really needed, cattle worming experts…
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Calf pneumonia cases down to 10% after housing adjustments
Adjusting housing and feed intakes around weaning has helped a Welsh calf-rearer significantly reduce incidence of pneumonia. Hugh Jones, who farms…
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NI government proposes new herd restrictions in BVD fight
The Northern Irish government has proposed to introduce restrictions on herds that retain persistently infected animals (PI) or animals with…
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NI farmers encouraged to attend bTB information roadshows
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend one of the bovine TB information roadshows hosted by the independent advisory body, the TB…
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Farmers help boost profile of rare Gloucester cattle breed
The rare Gloucester cattle breed has been given a much-needed boost following a display of the breed’s benefits at an on-farm event. The dual-purpose…
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NFU Cymru issues new bovine TB policy recommendations
An NFU Cymru group of farmers has delivered recommendations to the Welsh government on improving bovine TB policy as the disease continues to impact…
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Three new maternal estimated breeding values (EBVs) added
Three new maternal estimated breeding values (EBVs) have been added to the National Beef Evaluations (NBE) database by AHDB. The levy organisation…
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