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UK cattle vaccine research promises healthier herds and lower costs
A common cattle vaccine that could train the immune system to fight off a wider range of diseases is at the centre of new research at Aberystwyth…
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Organic dairy farmers told to act fast as forage runs dry
Organic dairy farmers are being warned to act fast this autumn, as months of dry weather have left forage in desperately short supply ahead of winter…
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Farmers warn PM: Don't sell out British dairy in US trade talks
British dairy farmers have warned the prime minister not to 'sell them out' in trade negotiations with the United States, amid fears the sector could…
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Feizor Herd named UK's premier herd for 2025 at Dairy Day
The Feizor herd from the Yorkshire–Lancashire border has been crowned the nation’s finest, winning the 2025 Holstein UK Premier Herd Competition at…
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End of an era as noted Shropshire dairy herd goes under the hammer
One of Shropshire’s best-known dairy herds is set to go under the hammer this month, bringing three generations of family farming at Whattall Farm to…
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New five-year calf strategy aims to transform UK dairy-beef sector
Britain’s dairy-beef sector has unveiled a new five-year strategy to ensure every calf is bred, reared and marketed with clear purpose and high…
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Retailers must pay more to secure milk supply, report says
Retailers must pay more to secure future milk supplies, warns a new Kite Consulting report that says power in the UK dairy market is shifting rapidly…
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Suspected botulism outbreak in cattle triggers feed investigation
Fatal cases of suspected botulism in cattle are being investigated on several farms, with feed supplied by a certified business under scrutiny. Media…
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UK leads the world in uptake of sexed dairy semen
The UK has reaffirmed its position as the global leader in the use of sexed dairy semen, with uptake now reaching 84% across all dairy breeds. The…
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Experts warn bovine TB strategy will fail without urgent action
Britain’s battle to wipe out bovine TB is on course to fail unless the government injects more urgency and funding into its strategy, experts have…
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