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Lameness meetings encourage change in management practices
The following information was supplied by EBLEX: Three-quarters of farmers who attended lameness meetings across EBLEX’s 19 sheep focus...
Dairy prices: MPs call for change
Sixty dairy farmers left the business in December 2014 alone. Government urged to protect farmers in milk report MPs are...
TB test ‘more effective than badger cull’
According to the findings, regular testing of cattle alone could eventually eradicate TB. New study finds culling is unlikely to...
Scientists receive grant to tackle anthelmintic resistance
All species of grazing livestock can be infected by gastrointestinal parasites. Parasites becoming increasingly resistant to the drugs A group...
Farmers to receive bespoke TB advice
Farmers will have the option of receiving a farm visit from a vet. Service forms part of a comprehensive strategy...
Soya alternative may help farmers save money
The diet based on wheat distillers dark grains was the cheapest. Project finds other ewe feeds can be used without...
Dairy farmer numbers could halve in 10 years
In December 2014 alone, 60 dairy farmers left the industry. NFU "completely appalled" by ongoing price cuts In just 10...
OV rates set to increase by 10 per cent
Scottish government to increase rates and assist with registration and training costs Official Veterinarian rates are set to increase...
Farmers shocked by First Milk decision
Milk payments will be delayed by two weeks and farmers will be required to pay more in capital investments. Milk...
Asda price cuts ‘a huge blow’
Asda has reduced its price for four pints of milk to just 89p. Continued milk price cuts cause anger and...