Cattle in danger: Farmers warned about high liver fluke risk

Farmers are being encouraged to consider clostridial vaccination and appropriate fluke control to avoid potentially serious livestock losses due to the current high liver fluke risk. 

Farmers encouraged to get involved in Great British Beef Week celebration 

Great British Beef Week has returned for the 14th time to celebrate the versatility and exceptional taste of naturally delicious British beef. The NFU is encouraging farmers to make the most of the week-long campaign. 

Great British Beef Week 2024: ‘We farm for flavour’

“We are farming for flavour,” said Andrew Knowles, the owner of Trenchmore Farm, while talking about beef production ahead of the Great British Beef Week 2024 launching today. 

Great British Beef Week 2024 ready to launch on St George’s Day

This week marks two big celebrations for British farmers. The iconic Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for the 14th year tomorrow, coinciding with England’s patron day.

Shropshire heroes saved over 30 cattle from overturned lorry

A team of vets from Shropshire has been praised for their quick actions that saved the lives of over 30 cattle from an overturned lorry.

Farmers asked for views on cattle ID

The Scottish government has launched a consultation on plans to modernise how cattle are tagged, identified and traced.

New minty fresh addition to disinfectant brand’s teat dip range

Following requests from customers, Evans Vanodine has launched a new teat dip, spray, and foam, Masomint, which is formulated with a mint fragrance.

TB vaccination to reduce spread in dairy herds by 89% 

The latest research has found that TB vaccination not only cuts down the severity of disease in infected cattle, but also reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%. 

Nutrition and breeding management “essential” to hit KPIs

Replacement heifers and post-calving cows are under a lot of pressure to hit breeding KPIs. Rumenco nutritionist Dr Alison Bond shares how the new formulation of Maxx Cattle Booster Plus will help achieve this.

First Milk announces further milk price increase

First Milk has just announced that its milk price will increase by 0.75p per litre starting next month. 

Dairy monitoring bolus now available for FETF funding

Farmers in England who are looking to adopt smaXtec’s cutting-edge animal health monitoring system, can now get 50% grant funding, through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024. 

Keep a spring in their step: Managing SARA and grass staggers

As spring grass arrives many dairy farmers are faced with a double challenge in managing cows’ health: sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) and grass staggers. David Bonsall, animal feed expert at Omya, offers a straightforward, cost-effective solution.

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