Beef
AHDB launches £1.5 million campaign to showcase British meat and dairy
This January, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will launch a new £1.5 million “Eat Balanced” TV-led advertising campaign,...
Beef
Dairy
Longer shelf life for new calf scour vaccine
A new licence claim for Bovilis Rotavec Corona means broached vials of the calf scour vaccine will be able to...
Beef
Dairy calf-to-beef can boost incomes on suckler farms
Stephen Flanagan is a beef and sheep adviser with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern...
Arable
DAERA publishes results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census
The final results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Beef
Farmers reminded to apply for SSBSS as deadline approaches
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
Beef
Herbal leys can make a significant contribution to beef output
Results from a five-year trial, carried out by scientists at Reading University, confirms that dry matter output from diversified swards...
Beef
A good transition cow management plan is crucial for a successful dairy operation
A transition cow can be identified as a cow three weeks’ pre-calving and three weeks’ post-calving. Dairy cows face many...
Beef
Have you tested your building’s airflow?
The supply of fresh air within livestock housing is critical to ensure good health and maximum performance from housed livestock...
Beef
Shipping finished cattle north for slaughter will be a tariff-free option post Brexit
Northern Ireland’s farm minister Edwin Poots has confirmed that Irish cattle imported into the north can be slaughtered there and...
Beef
What is Johne’s disease?
Johne’s disease is a bacterial disease of cattle and other ruminants for which there is currently no cure. Johne’s is...
Beef
Beef trade: Brexit uncertainty prevents price rise
As the total number of processed cattle for last week amounted to 35,702 head, some factories seem to be in...
Beef
Eradicating BVD in Northern Ireland ‘within reach’
Eradicating BVD is within reach for Northern Ireland – but the final push will need everyone committed to the cause,...
Environment
Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef
Climate-conscious cooks can serve up a joint of beef or lamb this Christmas with a clear conscience according to Saturday...
Beef
New project launched to assure the authenticity of British Aberdeen-Angus beef
With Brexit looming and a strong push from consumers to shop local and buy genuine British products, The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle...
Beef
Improving performance efficiency of the suckler cow
In recent times the topic of improving the efficiency of the suckler cow has been discussed on many occasions. With...
Agri-Business
Meat Business Women receives backing from 12 new sponsors
Meat Business Women, the global networking group that champions women in the meat industry, has secured the backing of 12...
Agri-Business
Government to consult on ending live exports for slaughter and fattening
An eight-week consultation has been launched in the UK seeking views on ending the export of live animals for slaughter...
Beef
Risk of losing Quality Assurance leads to ‘significant drop’ in BVD animals in NI
The number of herds in Northern Ireland retaining BVD PI animals has “fallen dramatically” since toughened eradication measures were introduced...
