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Climate change could bring new disease threat
GREATER vigilance is needed as climate change alters the seasonality of endemic infections and the likely appearance of formerly unseen parasites, warned vet scientists at a North West Livestock Health and Welfare Conference held at Liverpool University’s vet school.
Welsh feed rules extended as cold snap continues
WITH farmers across Wales still experiencing one of the hardest winters for more than 30 years the Welsh Assembly Government has further relaxed the rules on supplementary feeding.
No room for complacency on bluetongue
THERE is no room for complacency in the mission to keep British livestock free from the bluetongue disease, farmers have been warned.
BVD plan key to halting decline in Scottish breeding herd
Eradication of (BVD) has been highlighted in the Pack Inquiry into Future Farming Support in Scotland as part of the solution to the problem of falling Scottish breeding cow numbers.
Livestock event previews
BP2009: Harrogate November 25/26 – Seminar programme
?TECHNICAL seminars running on the Potato Council stand will address key industry issues.
Key event for potato growers
The potato industry is focusing on the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, on November 25 and 26. Here’s what’s on.
AgriScot 2009 preview: Show that will appeal to all
NOW widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture, this year’s AgriScot promises broad appeal to all sectors of the industry, when it is staged later this month.
Flocks and herds
Richley Holsteins win at Carmarthenshire
BEST large herd in the Carmarthernshire NMR milk recording competition is Andrew Richards’ Richley Holsteins at Penhill, Ferryside.
New products and research
New products: Shottle son of top USA cow
Son of one of North America’s top show cows now available.
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Features and analysis
February maize special
Read our maize special, as we look at your options this season, with all the latest information and advice.
Sales
Perth bull sales: Three top-selling Black bulls are from same sire and home
Black bulls topped the trade for Limousin bulls on Wednesday with the three top sellers coming from the same home and being by the same sire.