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Bluetongue restricted zone expanded as over 120 farms impacted
The government has expanded the restricted zone set up to curb bluetongue virus to include more counties, as over 120 farms have now recorded a case…
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New dental tool hopes to transform cattle health and productivity
A pioneering dental tool that allows for the examination of a cow's mouth could potentially transform animal welfare and farm productivity…
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Wales' second case of bluetongue confirmed in Anglesey
A case of bluetongue has been recorded in Anglesey after an animal was moved there from England, the Welsh government has confirmed. Vets identified…
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Dairy farm methane emissions higher than thought, study claims
New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest. Methane…
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GB-wide 'not for EU' labelling dropped by Defra after review
The previous Conservative government's 'not for EU' labelling scheme for meat and dairy has been dropped, Defra has confirmed following a review. The…
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Arla's milk price increases by 1.69p per litre for October
Arla's price for its British farmer suppliers for October 2024 has increased for both conventional and organic milk, the co-op has confirmed. The…
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Dairy profits set to recover after worse-than-expected fall
Dairy farmers’ profits dropped more sharply than many expected over the last year, but rising milk prices mean the outlook is brighter for the year…
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Malignant catarrhal fever PCR test now available for farmers
Livestock farmers can now use a new PCR test to detect and identify a severe disease in sheep and cattle, for which there is no vaccine currently…
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Bluetongue 'restricted zone' extended as over 100 farms impacted
The government has again extended the 'restricted zone' set up to curb bluetongue virus to include more counties, as over 100 farms have now recorded…
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First Milk increases milk price by over 1ppl for November
First Milk has announced that its milk price will see an increase of 1.25 pence per litre for November 2024. The move means the UK processor's milk…
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