Arla issues statement following backlash over Bovaer trial

Dairy producer Arla has issued a statement following backlash over the methane-reducing feed additives trial. 

Calf pneumonia vaccine now available in 20-dose vials 

Early life calf pneumonia vaccine Bovilis INtranasal RSP Live is now available in 20-dose vials for added flexibility.

New RSPCA welfare standards for pigs announced 

RSPCA Assured has just announced a new edition of welfare standards for pigs.

Officer who hit a cow with police car set to return to frontline duties

An officer who took part in the incident that saw a cow being hit by a police car in Staines-upon-Thames this summer has been cleared of wrongdoing. 

Fall in beef and sheep meat production predicted in Great Britain by 2030

New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030. 

Arla, Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi announce trial of methane-reducing feed additives 

Arla Foods has created a new collective project with Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi to trial the use of a feed additive to tackle methane emissions.  

New investigation revealed that popular UK restaurant chains serve imported meat 

Popular UK restaurants serve dishes made from imported meat, failing to support British farmers and not doing enough to prevent misuse of antibiotics, a new investigation by the Soil Association has revealed. 

Closure of Smithfield meat market could cause “unintended problems”

The decision to close Smithfield meat market could make it more expensive and less efficient to supply meat to London SMEs.

Kverneland reveals key innovations at LAMMA

Two new innovations will be unveiled at LAMMA 2025 by Kverneland – a new butterfly mower and an implement gateway to improve data exchange.

Fifth-gen farm swaps dairy for 100% pasture-fed Herefords 

The Legge family moved away from dairy last year and responded to customer demand for 100% pasture-fed beef, which is sold in their farm shops.

“Unique” dairy software launches in the UK

AgroVision has announced that its cloud-based program, Dairy Analytics, is now available in the UK.

Sales of antibiotics for livestock is at lowest level since record started 

Sales of antibiotics for food-producing livestock remain at a 59% reduction since 2014, Defra has just announced. 

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