All Livestock articles
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NewsRed Tractor seeks industry views on pig welfare consultation
The Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board is seeking views on proposals to introduce tiered welfare standards and labelling for UK pigmeat.
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NewsHCC faces criticism over alleged climate change “misinformation” claim
According to a BBC report, HCC has come under fire from Rory Francis, the director of the Cymdeithas Eryri/Snowdonia Society, for “peddling climate change misinformation”.
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NewsLMC highlights growth opportunities at Spring Conference
LMC has said that despite pressures from taxation and disease, Northern Ireland’s livestock sector holds strong potential for growth.
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NewsNSA says upland destocking should feature in wildfire discussions
After more than 400 wildfires so far this year, the National Sheep Association says that a discussion is needed about upland management and the consequences of destocking.
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NewsHCC and AHDB seek commercial farms to join industry genetics project
RamCompare, jointly funded by HCC and AHDB, is looking for farms to take part in a national sheep progeny testing initiative.
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NewsNSA responds to Scottish Government Farm Business Survey
The NSA says that positivity is needed after report shows “grim” sheep profit figures.
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NewsNSA stresses importance of biosecurity as bird flu found in sheep
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire.
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NewsFMD outbreak reported in cattle in Hungary
The World Organisation for Animal Health has reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in a dairy cattle herd in Hungary.
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NewsMarketing groups merge to create United Pig Cooperative
Scottish Pig Producers, Scotlean Pigs and Thames Valley Cambac have merged to create the United Pig Cooperative.
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NewsCo-op raises £820k to support British beef and lamb farmers
Retailer Co-op has launched a new £820k fund to support sustainable farming.
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review published
The UK Farm Assurance Review has officially been published, with lead commissioner Dr David Llewellyn stating that “significant changes are needed to win back farmer confidence”.
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OpinionCow vs crop
Which is better for biodiversity - arable or livestock farming? BMPA’s Lucas Daglish looks at the pros and cons of each.
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NewsHCC finds beef supply forecast to fall further
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has reported that GB cattle population numbers have seen a year-on-year decline of 2%, with HCC expecting further falls in subsequent years.
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FeaturesThe case for methane mitigators
Methane mitigators are essential tools in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly within the agricultural sector.
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NewsLatest science to understand meat and livestock’s role in society
Global scientists and experts have gathered to present and discuss the current state of research and application for critical topics associated with the role of meat and livestock in society.
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NewsSeasonal Worker visa route confirmed for 2025
Defra has announced a package of measures, which it said will “provide certainty” to farmers in the UK’s poultry and sheep sectors.
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NewsScottish cattle price “surge to unprecedented levels,” says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has reported that Scottish prime cattle prices have “surged to unprecedented levels” in the first half of September 2024.
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NewsWagyu breed sees 20% decrease on the year in calf registrations
LMC has reported a decline in calf registrations across Northern Ireland, with the Wagyu breed seeing a 20% decline on the year.
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NewsSAMW urges Government to boost Scottish livestock production
SAMW has warned that the rural landscape of Scotland will undergo significant change if the decline in cattle numbers isn’t addressed.
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NewsFall in cattle supply could have “significant implications” for Welsh beef
HCC has revealed that a fall in cattle supply could affect future Welsh beef numbers.
