Dairy & Beef News

Claire Whittle, a veterinary surgeon and farmer from North Wales, has been named Dairy Industry Woman of the Year 2025.

Farming industry representatives have urged the UK government to remain steadfast and not barter away greater market access to the US, as this would jeopardise the future of UK dairy farming businesses, which are already under pressure.

Farmers have been advised to take extra steps to support calves born this late summer and autumn, with prolonged hot weather expected to impact survival and performance. 

The GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030 has been launched, calling on the dairy-beef sector to ensure every calf is reared with care, purpose, and value.

An investigation has been launched following suspected fatal botulism cases in cattle on farms in Essex, Northamptonshire and Shropshire.

Farmers have been advised to take extra steps to protect calves from Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) ahead of housing this winter. Experts warn that the risks are heightened this year, with record beef prices making animal health and performance more critical than ever.  

Great British Calf Week returns on 10th September, focusing on how using data can help inform decisions on farms and within the supply chain.

Getting hygiene and colostrum management right are key to tackling calf scour, explains Kate Ingram, Virbac’s veterinary technical adviser.

The dairy industry isn’t short on innovation, and big data and artificial intelligence are helping to unlock even more clever solutions for farmers, consultants and companies, explains Dairy Data Warehouse.

Auctioneers have welcomed news that a date has been set for easing certain movement controls on bluetongue susceptible animals in Scotland.

Scottish dairy producer, Graham’s Family Dairy, is celebrating record-breaking sales, expanded supermarket listings across the UK, and recognition at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.

New research conducted by Project FEET highlighted that only 50% of farmers are using NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for active digital dermatitis.