TheCattleSite Latest News: United Kingdom
04 December 2020
Farmers urged to carefully consider which parasitic treatments they use on cattle this winter The Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group is urging farmers to consider the risk of anthelmintic resistance when treating cattle with pour-on parasitic treatments. ...
New UK farming policy includes key provisions for animal welfare and disease The UK Government's new farming policy includes key investments in improving animal health and welfare, and a special focus on tackling endemic diseases in cattle and pigs. ...
UK organic farming lobby fears being side-lined in new sustainable agriculture policyThe largest certifier of UK organic land shines a light on the overlooked areas of the UK's newly-unveiled sustainable farming policy....
03 December 2020
UK Government considers ending live animal exports for slaughterEnvironment Secretary George Eustice unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening....
02 December 2020
RAU lecture stresses that next decade is key for biodiversity, climate change and humanityThe role that food, farming and forestry must play in meeting the challenges of climate disruption, nature depletion and human health was explored in an enlightening discussion at the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) annual Bledisloe Lecture....
01 December 2020
Coronavirus continues to roil UK meat supply chainThe COVID-19 pandemic can still disrupt abattoirs at short notice, illustrating the continued influence the disease has on the red meat supply chain. ...
30 November 2020
UK NFU cautiously welcomes new agricultural transition policyThough the new UK policy embraces many industry-led initiatives around sustainability, NFU President Minette Batters notes that the proposed payments system is short on details and could leave livestock farmers at a significant loss. ...
UK Government unveils sustainable farming policy The new policy changes will be implemented over seven years and promises to create a fairer farming system for the UK. ...
UK vets grow wary as Brexit transition loomsA new report from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) says that the UK veterinary profession is facing a triple threat from COVID-19, Brexit and exotic disease....
Rearing Dairy Heifers: You can't manage what you don't measureA better understanding of the implications of calfhood morbidity may help dairy producers reach rearing targets and reduce milk production costs, writes Lucy Ross, a third year PhD student at the University of Nottingham....
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....
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