Beef Shorthorns: Ticking the boxes for sustainable farming
20th September 2024
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
17th September 2024
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
16th September 2024
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
13th September 2024
Routine use of calf jackets can improve conversion of energy to growth, reducing feed costs and disease risk.
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Farmer’s passion for Hereford breed honoured through new Foundation
11th September 2024
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
6th September 2024
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
6th September 2024
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
5th September 2024
Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.
SEP 2024
Calf scour: Another tool in the armoury
4th September 2024
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
3rd September 2024
Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products.
SEP 2024
Celebrating 10 years of UK Dairy Day
2nd September 2024
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
2nd September 2024
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.
