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Defra bans Hungary and Slovakia imports after foot-and-mouth case
The government has announced an import ban of livestock from Hungary and Slovakia following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease. The disease…
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Demand for cattle and sheep feed drives compound feed market growth
The demand for compound feed in Britain is expected to rise in the 2024-2025 season, driven primarily by increased cattle and sheep feed production…
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Third of UK calves experience bovine respiratory disease, study finds
Nearly a third of calves in the UK experience bovine respiratory disease and subclinical pneumonia, according to new Royal Veterinary College…
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Public shunned plant-based food in Veganuary, new research shows
Meat and dairy products reigned supreme during this year's Veganuary, while plant-based alternatives saw a decline, new figures show. This is…
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Researchers seek over 50 dairy farms for emissions project
Researchers are seeking more than 50 dairy farms across the UK to join an initiative which aims to significantly reduce the sector's emissions. The…
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Arla's March 2025 price for farmer suppliers to remain the same
Arla's March 2025 price for its British farmer suppliers will remain the same for both conventional and organic milk, the co-op has confirmed. The…
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On-farm trials for bovine TB vaccine move on to next phase
On-farm trials for a cattle vaccine and new skin test for bovine TB are set to move to the next phase, government vets have announced. Farmers and…
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'British Ramadan' initiative to celebrate quality of UK meat and dairy
The use of British-produced lamb, beef, dairy and cereals will be put in the spotlight during the festival of Ramadan. British Muslim TV, in…
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UK livestock numbers must fall, Climate Change Committee says
Farmers have hit back at calls for livestock numbers to fall by 27% and for meat consumption to drop by a quarter so that the UK can meet its net…
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Concern over growing unreliability of routine wormer treatments
Cattle farmers are being encouraged to vaccinate their animals before turnout, amid growing concerns that routine wormer treatments are no longer…
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