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Value of Scotland's red meat exports reach over £100m for first time
Results from an annual export survey reveal a remarkable rise in the total value of Scotland’s red meat and offal sold outside the UK - rising to…
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NI sheep farmers raise fears of losing maedi visna-free status
Possible changes to Northern Ireland’s maedi visna (MV)-free status and the withdrawal of funding to combat it has raised fears for the future of the…
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Defra expands bluetongue restricted zone to Bucks and Berks
Defra has expanded the bluetongue restricted zone set to cover all of Buckinghamshire and parts of Berkshire, as over 140 farms have now recorded a…
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Farmers urged to ramp up liver fluke monitoring after acute cases identified
Sheep and cattle in some areas of the UK may face an earlier risk of acute liver fluke this winter than in previous years, with APHA already…
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Red meat sector hails 2024 Love Lamb Week as millions tuned in
The UK red meat sector is hailing the results of its annual 'Love Lamb Week' initiative after millions of people tuned in to see the advertisement…
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Scottish sheep farmers call for more support for less favoured areas
Scottish sheep farmers are calling on future support schemes to be 'fit for purpose' while ensuring the viability of those farming in disadvantaged…
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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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Sheep producers using October to help drive British wool demand
Sheep producers are using the month of October to spearhead numerous initiatives which seek to put British-produced wool in the limelight. Through a…
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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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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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