Beef Shorthorns: Ticking the boxes for sustainable farming

The UK is seeing rising demand for Beef Shorthorns, as the breed offers many benefits from easy calving to sustainability.

BTV-3 update: Everything we know about the current situation

As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.

British beef export market may lose over £500m, industry leaders warn

The British meat industry is warning that beef exports can be “ceased overnight” as Defra is failing to comply with the EU’s new regulations. 

FETF grants see sales of calf jackets soar 

Routine use of calf jackets can improve conversion of energy to growth, reducing feed costs and disease risk.

Farmer’s passion for Hereford breed honoured through new Foundation

The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.

Farmers urged to act on coughing cattle immediately

Cases of lungworm are now being reported across the UK, prompting a warning to take action to prevent cattle deaths.

BTV-3 confirmed in cattle in Yorkshire 

Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.

Defra grants emergency use of three BTV-3 vaccines 

Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.

Calf scour: Another tool in the armoury

Locatim boosts the protection of newborn calves by flooding the gut with high levels of protective antibodies.

Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products 

Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products. 

Celebrating 10 years of UK Dairy Day

The key dairy event will return to Telford with the mix of seminars, exhibitors, demonstrations and cattle shows that visitors eagerly await.

Defra declares restriction zone to prevent further BTV-3 cases

After several confirmed cases of BTV-3 at premises across Norfolk and Suffolk, the UK’s chief vet has declared a bluetongue restricted zone across the region.

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