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How to spot BSE and what farmers can do to prevent it

How to spot BSE and what farmers can do to prevent it

How to spot BSE, what to do if you suspect it, measures you must take to prevent it and when you must have cattle tested.
DataHub

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We collate the financial and market data relevant to UK agriculture, so you can view the latest prices, analyse trends over time and compare prices between UK livestock markets.
Dairy Farmer Magazine

Dairy Farmer Magazine

Serving the UK dairy sector for 85 years, Dairy Farmer continues to serve its sector with the information it needs.
Auction Finder

Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018
Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.
British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards

17 Oct 2019
There are few occasions when farmers come together to celebrate all they have achieved but the British Farming Awards is one of those rare times.
CropTec

CropTec

27 Nov 2019
The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.
LAMMA 2020

LAMMA 2020

07 Jan 2020
Visit the UK’s leading indoor agricultural event, with eleven packed halls of the very latest in agricultural machinery and equipment. Now at the NEC, Birmingham this is free to attend and free to park.

Welfare

New vaccine for Mycoplasma Bovis currently on trial in the UK

New vaccine for Mycoplasma Bovis currently on trial in the UK

14 Jul 201906:00
Developed in the United States, Myco-B has been granted a temporary import license, via Kernfarm, for use in the United Kingdom under veterinary prescription.
dairyDairy Farmerfarm lifelivestockTechnologyWelfare
Traces of African Swine Fever picked up in UK after illegal meat seized

Traces of African Swine Fever picked up in UK after illegal meat seized

12 Jul 201909:51
The findings, in more than 300 kilograms of illegal meat and dairy products, were detected in passenger luggage last month and tests by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast, confirmed traces of the virus.
farm lifelivestockPigWelfare
Taking advantage of natural behaviour of calves to maximise performance

Taking advantage of natural behaviour of calves to maximise performance

05 Jul 201912:10
Taking advantage of the natural behaviour of the calf to maximise performance and welfare was on the agenda at the recent Total Dairy seminar in Stratford-upon-Avon. Ann Hardy reports.
dairyDairy FarmerlivestockWelfare
Zero per cent lameness is a realistic target for British dairy producers

Zero per cent lameness is a realistic target for British dairy producers

04 Jul 201905:00
One of the topics vets and dairy producers attending the recent Total Dairy seminar in Stratford-upon-Avon heard how lameness could reach zero per cent. Ann Hardy reports.
dairyfarm lifelivestockTechnologyWelfare
Buitelaar Group awarded ‘good calf’ award by Compassion in World Farming

Buitelaar Group awarded ‘good calf’ award by Compassion in World Farming

28 Jun 201913:17
The specialist calf supply chain company, Buitelaar Group (UK), has been awarded the ‘good calf’ award by Compassion in World Farming.
BeefBovine TBdairylivestockWelfare
'Red mite estimated to cause £315m of financial damage to European poultry market'

'Red mite estimated to cause £315m of financial damage to European poultry market'

25 Jun 201914:00
An insight into a Farming Connect led laying hen project was presented at Wales’ inaugural pig and poultry event, organised by Farming Connect and Menter Moch Cymru, which looked at using exzolt to control red mite in laying
livestockpoultryWelfare
The whole of Wales should have dedicated police for dog attacks on livestock, says FUW

The whole of Wales should have dedicated police for dog attacks on livestock, says FUW

24 Jun 201915:18
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is campaigning for the whole of Wales to have a dedicated police assistance scheme for incidents of livestock worrying.
farm lifelivestockSheep worryingWelfare
‘Do not give up high standards in trade deals’, urges US professor

‘Do not give up high standards in trade deals’, urges US professor

18 Jun 201914:21
Prof Jim Reynolds told the Animal Welfare Foundation’s (AWF) annual Discussion Forum UK standards could help pressure the US to change its own.
BeefdairylivestockPigpoultrysheepWelfare
Be vigilant, Ragwort is on the up

Be vigilant, Ragwort is on the up

16 Jun 201909:33
There are calls for farmers and horse owners to be extra vigilant in light of a 20 per cent increase in reports of Ragwort between 2016 and 2018.
BeefdairyGrasslandlivestockNutritionPigpoultrysheepShows & SalesWelfare
Managing calves through summer

Managing calves through summer Sponsored by DNOMF

11 Jun 201914:38
While steps are often taken to reduce heat stress in milking dairy cows, it is important not to forget the impact of heat on calves.
AdviceBeefdairyDiseaseInsightfullivestockWelfare
100% pasture-fed cattle are part of climate change solution – not the problem

100% pasture-fed cattle are part of climate change solution – not the problem

06 Jun 201910:02
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) made the claims in a new paper in response to calls in the mainstream media for people to eat less meat for environmental reasons.
Environmentfarm lifelivestockWelfare
Farmers and dog owners asked for opinion on sheep worrying in the UK

Farmers and dog owners asked for opinion on sheep worrying in the UK

05 Jun 201910:13
An online survey has been launched to explore what farmers and dog owners think about penalties and preventative measures.
farm lifelivestockTake The LeadWelfare
Farm leaders warn of US trade 'betrayal' as Donald Trump arrives in the UK

Farm leaders warn of US trade 'betrayal' as Donald Trump arrives in the UK

04 Jun 201916:36
Farming leaders called on politicians not to ‘betray’ British farming in trade talks as US President Donald Trump arrived on UK soil this week.
arableBrexitBusinessdairylivestockPoliticsWelfare
Results welcomed as antibiotic use in pig sector down for third consecutive year

Results welcomed as antibiotic use in pig sector down for third consecutive year

03 Jun 201905:00
Industry leaders have welcomed the drop, which was recognised in the electronic medicine book (eMB) as having reduced a further 16 per cent on 2017 figures.
farm lifelivestockPigWelfare
Badger groups pressure Michael Gove to roll out badger vaccination

Badger groups pressure Michael Gove to roll out badger vaccination

30 May 201907:00
Wildlife groups have ramped up pressure on Defra Secretary Michael Gove to roll out badger vaccination against bovine TB.
Bovine TBdairyfarm lifelivestockWelfare
Vets could be back on Shortage Occupation List following ‘recruitment difficulties’

Vets could be back on Shortage Occupation List following ‘recruitment difficulties’

29 May 201911:31
A move to reinstate vets on the Shortage Occupation List has been hailed ‘a huge win for animal welfare’.
farm lifelivestockWelfare
How UK farmers can travel the world and benefit from overseas research grants

How UK farmers can travel the world and benefit from overseas research grants

16 May 201916:00
From today, new ideas for strengthening all aspects of rural life in the UK will be supported with overseas research grants.
arableBusinessEnergyEnglandEnvironmentHorticulturelivestockNorthern IrelandScotlandTechnologyTrainingWalesWelfareYoung farmers
Amazon agrees to change waste food ad after National Pig Association complaint

Amazon agrees to change waste food ad after National Pig Association complaint

09 May 201906:00
The NPA complained to the Advertising Standards Authority that the advert appeared to show a child feeding a pig kitchen waste.
BusinesslivestockPigWelfare
Testing and monitoring to improve herd health

Testing and monitoring to improve herd health Sponsored by DNOMF

03 May 201900:20
Herd health is a priority for Disease? Not On My Farm! ambassadors Ben and Tori Stanley as they strive to future-proof their growing business.
AdviceBeefdairyDiseaseInsightfullivestockWelfare
Golden Eagle and newborn lamb killed in Sea Eagle attack on hill flock

Golden Eagle and newborn lamb killed in Sea Eagle attack on hill flock

15 Apr 201915:03
A recent Sea Eagle attack on a hill flock outside of Oban resulted in both a new born lamb and a Golden Eagle being killed.
BusinesslivestockScotlandWelfare

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