By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Livestock news
Renewable sources are trimming costs
LOCKING into on-farm renewable energy is likely to trim heating costs by over £4,000 per annum for Harlow, Essex-based pig producer Chris Leamon, while also generating income under the Renewable Heat Initiative.
Defra dismisses claims over liver fluke role in spreading TB
DEFRA has dismissed claims bovine TB (bTB) could be spreading across Britain because the TB skin test is being rendered ineffective when cattle are infected with a liver parasite.
Beef Expo visitors should plan ahead to miss Olympic torch
VISITORS to NBA Beef Expo tomorrow (May 24) are urged to plan their journey as the Olympic torch is passing through the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire area on the same day.
Opportunity is there to sell to food service sector
EDUCATING food service sector buyers why British food was better for their business before introducing the actual product has helped UK Foodhall secure contracts for 12,000 schools and 72 Local Authorities, delegates to the Pig and Poultry Fair heard.
Vaccinating against PCV2 is best strategy for introducing naive gilts
RECENT research from France indicates care should be taken when introducing naive gilts into commercial herds.
Water use and climate change tops European conference
WATER and the impact of climate change will be on the agenda at Europe’s largest environment conference which kicked off today (Tuesday, May 22) in Brussels.
NFU Cyrmu anger at agri-environment proposals
NFU Cymru is far from happy at Welsh Government proposals that could see future funding levels for agri-environment schemes in Wales reduced.
Rumsden dispersal peaks at 7,800gns
THE dispersal sale of the Rumsden herd of Charolais cattle at Borderway mart on behalf of Rupert Taylor, Uckfield, Sussex, peaked at 7,800gns for a cow and calf outfit.
Carcase competition up and running by ABP
A new carcase quality competition is being organised for suppliers of cattle into ABP’s comparatively recently re-commissioned Blackburn abattoir in Lancashire.
Move to tackle BVD gathers pace in Scotland
A MOVEMENT ban on persistently infected cattle is being proposed as part of plans to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) in Scotland.
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Euro problems could weaken domestic pig price advantage
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Torrential rains are proving a major headache
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Innovative new cubicles boost dairy herd health
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Later first calving age poses potential losses
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Maintain herd health by knowing the value of grass in the diet
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FG web debate: Badgers and Bovine TB – the way forward?
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NFU accuses Defra over 'disproportionate' clampdown on SOAs
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Genomic selection to reduce boar taint
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Productive Holstein bull
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Still time for forage maize crops to recover
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Animal welfare and feeding a hungry world
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Spelman announces £13m HLS scheme for Dartmoor
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Tributes to Darlington auctioneer who died in mart tragedy
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Beef Expo seminars cover a range of topics
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Calls for Pack Inquiry follow-up in wake of CAP reforms
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Group tasked with finding solution to scab
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Feed production changes are driven by consumers
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Schmallenberg found in Buckinghamshire
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Battery cage ban compliance expected by end of year
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Dairy cattle sales feel pinch from latest milk price cuts
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Preventative measures could reduce profit drain from lameness
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Energy-saving axial fans
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New outcross bull available
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Young Simmental bull joins Signature Beef line-up
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Traditional grasses meadow mix
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Young genomic sires with solid daughter indexes join line-up
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Anti-inflammatory with long-lasting effect
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Double strength clopyralid formulation now available
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Early season fly control
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'Long season' grazing mix