Inspiring consumers this Great British Beef Week
8th April 2020
The beef industry is being urged to come together online and through social media to inspire consumers to cook with quality British beef this month.
The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society needs you
7th April 2020
The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society is organising a team of ‘Angels’ and a match making service to support livestock farmers with the expected labour challenges ahead.
AMTRA welcomes important changes to supply and prescription of medicines
7th April 2020
Changes to the way certain animal medicines can be safely prescribed and supplied during the coronavirus crisis, announced this week by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), have been welcomed by regulatory body AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority).
Lungworm vaccination crucial ahead of 2020 grazing system
6th April 2020
Veterinary professionals are urging farmers to vaccinate against lungworm (husk) ahead of the 2020 grazing season after a significant increase of cases last year.
AgriWebb launches in UK to transform the future of livestock management
3rd April 2020
Global AgTech company AgriWebb has announced the launch of its new farm management software into the UK to help farmers scale and advance their operations quickly.
Farmers urged to prepare plan B
2nd April 2020
Farming consultants have created an emergency document to help farmers plan ahead in case they fall ill during the coronavirus pandemic.
Match-making service launches for shearers and contractors
1st April 2020
Industry groups are working together to ensure that shearing can go ahead this season, as Covid-19 makes it unlikely that the usual influx of overseas shearers will be able to make it to the UK.
Vietnam offers promising export opportunity for pork
31st March 2020
A recent report from AHDB suggests Vietnam could be a valuable market for UK export, with the country importing around £1.7 billion of red meat, equating to nearly a million tonnes of beef, lamb and pork.
Vets and charities team up to ensure animal care continues
30th March 2020
Major veterinary groups and animal welfare charities have joined forces to ensure veterinary care can continue under the Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19: How will TB testing be affected?
25th March 2020
As the UK goes into lockdown to reduce the spread of Covid-19, the Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed there are currently no plans to cancel any statutory requirements for TB testing.
Farmers warned of rising theft amid Covid-19 crisis
24th March 2020
As the UK battles the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, farmers are being warned to take steps to protect their machinery, livestock and equipment from thieves who are taking advantage of the pandemic.
Livestock auction marts remain open for business
19th March 2020
The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has issued new guidance to minimise risks to farmers, as it confirms auction marts remain open for business following the latest Covid-19 advice.
