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3 alternative options to straw for livestock bedding this winter
Farmers have alternative options to straw when it comes to bedding livestock this winter, according to Agricultural Consultant Jimmie Forbes....
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Over 140 new outbreaks of Bluetongue reported in France
In the second half of October there has been 143 new outbreaks of Bluetongue disease in France reported to the World...
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Pics: Matching conventional performance on a suckler-to-beef organic farm
Ken Gill began to make the transition from conventional suckler-to-beef farming to organic production two years ago. Since then he...
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Organic beef trade hit by sterling collapse
The trade for Irish organic beef has come under pressure since the UK public decided to leave the European Union,...
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Feed mills expecting strong demand for fodder extender rations this winter
The forecast of a significant silage shortfall in the west over the coming winter months has prompted feed compounders in...
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South American countries catch on to Angus beef
There appears to be a push by South American countries to promote and sell beef sourced from Angus carcasses. At...
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EU-Canada trade deal should be signed - Meat processors
Ireland’s meat processors have come out in support of the trade deal between the EU and Canada, CETA, and believe...
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ABP acquires a third beef processor in Poland
ABP Food Group, the company owned by Larry Goodman, has acquired a third beef processing plant in Poland. In March,...
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4 things to remember when transporting livestock
Under transport legislation livestock must be fit for an intended journey before the journey starts and the livestock must also...
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'Beef imported from Africa unlikely to meet Northern Irish farm standards'
There is a worrying level of beef being imported from Botswana in Africa, which is unlikely to meet Northern Irish...
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Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland
There has been a significant increase in the number of young bull slaughterings in Northern Irish this year, according to...
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EU cattle herd increases for the fourth year in a row
The European Union cattle herd increased for the fourth successive year, according to the May/June cattle census. But, the AHDB (the...
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'Farmers need to test for rumen fluke this year'
Farmers need to test cattle for rumen fluke as only certain doses will cure the disease, according to east-Galway Veterinary...
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UK cattle prices continue to strengthen
The average UK cattle price continued its upward trajectory during the week ending September 24, the AHDB (the body for...
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'Beef price to remain under pressure for rest of 2016'
Beef prices in many major beef producing countries will remain under pressure for the rest of 2016, according to Rabobank’s...
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EU beef and veal exports reach highest level in five years
EU beef and veal exports amounted to 93,000t in the first half of 2016, reaching their highest level for five...
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UK beef trade continues its upward trend
UK beef prices continued to climb last week as prime cattle prices increased by 1p/kg compared to the week before,...
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Boost for US beef as China lifts ban on imports
China has lifted its ban on bone-in and boneless beef from cattle under 30 months of age from the US....
