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Farmer survey aims to help researchers learn about lungworm outbreaks
A survey has launched for cattle farmers and vets to help researchers find out more about lungworm and its treatment across the UK. Through the…
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Post-Brexit labelling laws will cost industry millions, warns dairy boss
The government's ‘not for EU’ labelling scheme could rack up massive bills for businesses throughout the country, a major Scottish dairy has warned…
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Views sought on rolling out EID cattle ear tags in Scotland
Proposals to modernise how Scotland’s cattle are tagged, identified and traced is the focus of a new consultation launched today. Cattle farmers and…
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New blood in the rankings for spring and autumn block calvers
With inseminations now in full swing in spring calving herds, and autumn calving some months away, breeding decisions for block-calving herds may be…
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Captain maintains lead while new graduates join proven sires
A continued strong lead by the Holstein sire, Genosource Captain, plus two new graduates in the top 10 are features of the daughter-proven Profitable…
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Texas person contracts bird flu after working with dairy cattle
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with avian influenza following the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cattle, state officials have said. The…
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Captain sons dominate AHDB's latest £PLI rankings
Sons of Genosource Captain now dominate amongst young genomic Holstein bulls, securing the first four positions in the ranking for Profitable…
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First Milk increases May milk price by further 0.75ppl
First Milk has announced that its milk price will rise by a further 0.75p per litre for May 2024. The move means the UK processor's milk price on a…
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TB vaccine reduces spread in dairy herds by 89%, study finds
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of bovine TB in infected cattle, but it also reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, new research finds…
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Arla holds conventional milk price for April but increases organic
Arla's price for conventional milk for April 2024 will remain the same, while its organic price will increase, the co-op has confirmed. For April…
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