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Online forecast maps warns sheep farmers about risk of nematodirosis in lambs
With spring fast approaching the parasite Nematodirus is a deadly threat to the lives of lambing flocks. An online risk forecast could help UK sheep…
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NSA calls for vigilance and open dialogue in face of bluetongue risk
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for the whole livestock industry to be vigilant to bluetongue over the coming months and, given the…
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NI agri statistics: Total milk output 2.3bn litres in 2015, 2.7% higher than in 2014
The results of the December 2015 agricultural survey have been released by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This survey provides…
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NFU Cymru takes to the streets of Brussels to express sheep farmers concerns
NFU Cymru Deputy President, John Davies, is out in Brussels today to express the concerns of Welsh sheep farmers to European decision makers. Mr…
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Liver fluke surveillance farms show mild winter extends disease
5 liver fluke ‘surveillance farms’ established by the Farming Against Liver Fluke (FALF) action group have shown how the mild, wet weather of recent…
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Top Scottish butchers scoop lamb innovation award
Two Scottish butchers who pride themselves on the quality of their meat and their diverse product ranges have won the Scotch Lamb PGI Innovation…
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Top quality rams needed for new 'RamCompare' project
Nominations are being sought for rams to take part in the second year of the ADHD Beef & Lamb RamCompare project. The team behind the project, which…
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Delayed agricultural payments affecting hill and upland commoners
A recent round of meetings with hill and upland farmers has revealed the scale of the hardship affecting those farming the region’s common land in…
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UK red meat production up in 2015
Beef production in the UK rose 0.6 per cent and sheep meat production 0.5 per cent during the twelve months of 2015, according to the latest market…
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Veterinary associations urge vigilance following Bluetongue risk
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) and the Goat…
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