TheCattleSite Latest News: United Kingdom
27 November 2020
Bovine TB could be controlled by breeding for resistance A new study suggests that resistance for diseases like TB is not necessarily linked to a specific breed of cattle. ...
26 November 2020
Mole Valley Farmers warns of lower rumen function this winterLow fibre grass silage, high starch maize and greater use of co-products in rations have pushed vets and nutritionists to issue a warning surrounding rumen function this winter....
UK NFU says that government Spending Review presents a mixed picture for farmersNFU President Minette Batters has responded to the UK Chancellor's Spending Review, saying that farmers are left with funding gaps and scant details on new agricultural policy. ...
UK Government issues new advice on ear tags for livestock exportersThe UK has changed its policy regarding ear tags for livestock exports and movements from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland from 1 January. ...
25 November 2020
UK cattle industry releases updated reports on cattle health and welfareThe GB Cattle and UK Sheep Health and Welfare Groups (CHAWG and SHAWG) have launched their final biennial industry reports, highlighting areas of focus to drive forward improvements in the health and welfare of cattle and sheep....
TB insights help breed healthier African cattleResistance to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) ̶ a disease that spreads from cattle to infect an estimated 70,000 people each year in Africa ̶ could be controlled genetically through selective breeding, a study suggests....
24 November 2020
BMPA urges UK government to prioritise meat plant workers as early recipients of COVID-19 vaccineNews of a new COVID-19 vaccine immediately raises the question of how best to allocate the first batches of doses when they become available....
23 November 2020
Pirbright's Annual Report highlights investments in disease research and innovation The Pirbright Institute's Annual Report 2019-2020 showcases a year of scientific progress in viral disease research. ...
UK halves veterinary sales of antibiotics in five yearsNew data on antibiotic sales show that UK farmers and veterinarians have been working together to use antibiotics responsibly. ...
20 November 2020
UK farm vets work to establish a country-wide network of "Farm Vet Champions"As part of the UK's farm animal antibiotics targets for 2024, vets propose creating a network to support farmers with herd health planning and disease prevention. ...
Virtual tool launched by QMS to help farmers ‘Meat the Grade’Livestock farmers will now have access to a free online tool which will help them to boost their bottom line by improving livestock selection and management for slaughter. ...
19 November 2020
On-farm carbon footprinting now available in UK The UK's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will launch its first wave of on-farm carbon footprinting through its Farm Excellence network. ...
British vets welcome ambitious new four-year antibiotic use targetsThe British Veterinary Association has welcomed new sector-specific targets for responsible antibiotic use for the farm sector over the next four years....
18 November 2020
AHDB explores the changing consumer dynamics in light of COVID-19The economic ripple effect of COVID-19 led consumers to re-evaluate their buying behaviours – with price, value for money and buying local becoming more of a priority during lockdown....
17 November 2020
England updates rules for seasonal farm workersSeasonal workers arriving in England to carry out essential work on farms ahead of the Christmas season are now able to begin working as soon as they arrive in the country. ...
16 November 2020
Webinar from Ceva plans to explore bovine respiratory diseaseCeva promises to take delegates to "the next level of BRD diagnostics and treatment". ...
Can AI help identify sick livestock? New research project aims to use AI and "cutting edge" technology to reduce the environmental impact of farming. ...
13 November 2020
UK Farming Roundtable urges government to deliver Brexit certaintyWith less than eight weeks before the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK Farming Roundtable has stressed the critical importance of getting new agricultural policy right in the devolved nations....
AHDB explores market access opportunities amidst COVID-19Meat exporters in the UK will have the opportunity to learn about new ways of working as a result of Covid-19 during the latest in a series of AHDB export webinars....
NFU heralds The Agriculture Act as the start of a new era for British food and farming The NFU has hailed the introduction of the Agriculture Act as a "landmark moment" for post-Brexit farming, marking more than two years of campaigning to improve the Act....
12 November 2020
UK passes sweeping agriculture legislationThe UK's transformative Agriculture Bill has become law and vows to reward environmentally-conscious farmers and land managers who produce "public goods"....
11 November 2020
UK beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million due to national campaign An eight-week campaign this Spring that supported the red meat industry has generated £9.8 million in incremental beef sales. ...
10 November 2020
New industry group in UK vows to tackle ruminant health challenges The newly formed UK wide group Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has launched a survey to identify disease priorities across the ruminant sectors and inform efforts to tackle health challenges eroding performance and welfare on farms....
Results from domestication study could enhance livestock developmentStudy shows that the genetic makeup of water buffalo and cattle responded to breeding for human domestication in similar ways. ...
08 November 2020
RABI commissions large-scale survey into farmer well-beingThe Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute (RABI) has commissioned England and Wales' largest ever research project into farmer well-being. ...
07 November 2020
Landowners and farmers are key when addressing the UK's environmental crisis New research from ecological consultancy EPR finds that despite delays in the UK's environmental legislation, farmers can begin environmental recovery efforts by taking advantage of existing incentive scheme. ...
06 November 2020
UK grocer Sainsburys warns of reduced ranges in Northern Ireland without Brexit clarityBritish supermarket Sainsburys says it could have to cut its range of offering in Northern Ireland unless it gets clarity on the province’s trading status after the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December....
05 November 2020
UK dairy farmers told that future policies will be a better fit for the industry Dairy farmers were told by UK Farming Minister Victoria Prentis the future farming policy will deliver a better deal for them going forward....
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