UK enters seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus
22nd January 2025
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has just announced that the UK is now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.
Co-op announces £820k fund to reward farmers’ efforts in reducing carbon emissions
21st January 2025
Co-op has just announced a new £820,000 fund to support sustainable farming efforts. The investment will see farmers directly rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting nature on their farms across beef, lamb and dairy sectors as part of two new sustainability projects.
Scientists claim that an extra glass of milk can reduce bowel cancer risk
18th January 2025
According to a large UK study, an equivalent to a glass of milk a day can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer.
Pregnant sheep enters water after being pursued by four dogs
17th January 2025
The coastguard was called after members of the public tried to enter the water near Dunstanburgh Castle to rescue the injured animal.
Pig farmers warned that grants are under threat as Defra is ‘rationalising’ spending
16th January 2025
The pig industry leaders have warned that important grant funding opportunities for livestock farmers might be under threat following the news that Defra will be “simplifying and rationalising” governmental support.
Gloucestershire council criticised for running ‘milk snatcher’ campaign
16th January 2025
Gloucestershire Council’s campaign encouraging people to swap cow’s milk for vegan alternatives has prompted backlash from the farming community.
Foot-and-mouth disease: Meat industry calls for total ban on personal imports of meat products
15th January 2025
UK meat industry bosses have issued an urgent call for the government to implement a comprehensive ban on all personal imports of meat products derived from pigs and ruminants following the news of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany.
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: UK bans livestock imports from Germany
14th January 2025
The UK government has announced a ban on cattle, pig and sheep imports from Germany following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the country.
Foot and mouth disease outbreak confirmed in Germany
13th January 2025
A highly contagious foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in Germany. This is the first outbreak of the disease in the country since 1988.
Nofence extends warranty and reduces prices for UK customers
10th January 2025
Norwegian virtual fencing company Nofence has announced an extended warranty period of five years for its UK customers for all collars bought from 2024 onwards.
British dairy industry set to benefit from Müller’s latest collaboration
9th January 2025
Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration, promoting and protecting the consumption of UK dairy products.
Revolutionary product offers greater navel protection than iodine, study shows
8th January 2025
An innovative navel protection solution offers reduced mortality and heavier lamb weights compared to traditional iodine treatment.
