Farmer’s passion for Hereford breed honoured through new Foundation

The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.

Farmers urged to act on coughing cattle immediately

Cases of lungworm are now being reported across the UK, prompting a warning to take action to prevent cattle deaths.

BTV-3 confirmed in cattle in Yorkshire 

Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.

Defra grants emergency use of three BTV-3 vaccines 

Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.

Calf scour: Another tool in the armoury

Locatim boosts the protection of newborn calves by flooding the gut with high levels of protective antibodies.

Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products 

Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products. 

Celebrating 10 years of UK Dairy Day

The key dairy event will return to Telford with the mix of seminars, exhibitors, demonstrations and cattle shows that visitors eagerly await.

Defra declares restriction zone to prevent further BTV-3 cases

After several confirmed cases of BTV-3 at premises across Norfolk and Suffolk, the UK’s chief vet has declared a bluetongue restricted zone across the region.

Badger cull will end, government announces 

Defra has released plans for a new TB eradication strategy, moving away from the decade-long badger cull.

Is cow comfort affecting your yields?

Getting cattle housing right can improve both health and yields – Christopher Bailey, of Paragon Veterinary Group, provides a handy guide.

What are the key claims made in Brian May’s controversial bovine TB doc?

Brian May claims bovine TB could be tackled without culling badgers, but his documentary has been criticised for its lack of peer reviewed evidence.

Calls for evidence-based discussion about TB raised amid release of Brian May documentary

Farming communities have called for “balanced and evidence-based” discussion following backlash on a bovine TB documentary presented by Sir Brian May. 

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