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Waitrose makes 100-day dairy grazing pledge

Waitrose makes 100-day dairy grazing pledge

Waitrose is the only major retailer who ensures that all their cows are allowed seasonal grazing. Sets a minimum standard...

Scottish beef producers to suffer under new CAP reforms

Scottish beef producers to suffer under new CAP reforms

Around 20 per cent of farm businesses already making a loss are likely to see greater losses under the new...

Dog walkers urged to be vigilant around cattle

Dog walkers urged to be vigilant around cattle

It is not uncommon for people to come into contact with livestock while out walking their dogs.
 Two thirds of...

High risk of liver fluke due to mild winter

High risk of liver fluke due to mild winter

Warmer weather has allowed the internal parasites of cattle and sheep on pasture to survive for longer. Nadis forecast warns...

Salmonella risk in UK eggs substantially reduced

Salmonella risk in UK eggs substantially reduced

The working group recommends the consumer advice be changed so that vulnerable groups can eat raw or lightly cooked eggs....

Lack of commitment to welfare at slaughter, report finds

A new report shows that nearly two-thirds of food companies have no policy on stunning animals before slaughter and only...