Fund to support dairy farmers opens for applications
22nd June 2020
The dairy response fund has opened today for applications from eligible dairy farmers in England in need of support following the coronavirus outbreak.
Auctioneers hit the phones in drive to tackle farmer mental ill-health
18th June 2020
Scotland’s livestock auctioneers will be hitting the phones on Thursday 18th June as part of a national campaign to tackle loneliness and mental ill-health among farmers during lockdown.
Act now to get on top of sheep lameness
18th June 2020
Sheep flocks often suffer from an increase in lameness during the later summer months, so much so that shepherds are being urged to implement disease mitigation measures in the run up to weaning.
Dairy campaign reaches out to 33 million during lockdown
18th June 2020
The ‘Milk Your Moments’ dairy promotional campaign was seen by 29.5 million people in the national press and 33 million across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter since its launch in mid-May.
UK meat industry at risk of losing European orders from September
18th June 2020
UK meat sector will start losing EU orders within 12 weeks unless government provides clarity on trade arrangements.
Vets call on retailers to defend food standards
15th June 2020
Vets are calling on the retail and food service sector to give priority to British produce, even if future trade deals enable the import of foods produced to lower standards.
Action needed following APPGAW report on small abattoirs
15th June 2020
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming several recommendations made in the newly released report ‘The Future for Small Abattoirs in the UK: Report on an inquiry into small red meat abattoir provision’.
New VetTech service to cut hassle and drive farm animal health
12th June 2020
Willows Vet Group have launched a VetTech service to support with essential tasks to improve animal health, welfare and productivity on-farm.
Watch out for worms whilst weaning lambs
11th June 2020
“Weaning is a very useful management tool, allowing allocation and prioritisation of the dry matter available, but it has to be weighed up against potential pit falls such as the challenge they could face from worms.”
Integrated parasite control on cattle farms
10th June 2020
The Control of Worms Sustainably in cattle (COWS) group has published the final chapter in its updated Guide, bringing together key technical messages from other new chapters on roundworms, lungworm, liver and rumen fluke and ectoparasites.
Asia offers opportunities for UK red meat exports
9th June 2020
Coronavirus has significantly impacted global trade, but there remains a myriad of opportunities for UK red meat exports – particularly in the Asian marketplace.
New AHDB Dairy and NMR link gives access to herd’s genetic status
7th June 2020
NMR and AHDB Dairy have developed a secure link from NMR’s dairy management system Herd Companion to the Herd Genetic Report on AHDB’s website.
