Beef

Beef farmers who have been carrying out blood sampling of youngstock to identify disease as part of a veterinary-led scheme are now using initial results as an indicator to improve the health of their stock, explains Georgi

After introducing line-bred US genetics 15 years ago, Stranraer based Ervie Herefords continues to build a steely reputation for selling naturally reared and presented Hereford breeding bulls to commercial customers UK-wide.

As AHDB launches the next phase of its We Eat Balanced campaign, Mollie Leach looks at the work being done to reinforce the role of British farmers in sustainable, world-class meat and dairy production.

Yew Tree Farm, the last farm within Bristols city boundaries, is under threat from housing developments

Yew Tree Farm, the last farm within Bristol’s city boundaries, is under threat from housing developments 

TAKING the supreme title in the sheep ring was a Badger Faced Texel, the champion of the any other pure continental section.

The Thainstone Spectacular returned to its usual format at Thainstone where trade peaked at 5,200.

Beef prices remain well ahead of this time last year

THE beef inter-breed championship at Garstang Show, which was judged by a panel comprising the breed judges of each section in the show and a member of the public, ended in a tie.

THE sun shone over another busy Shropshire County Show and the Limousin champion took the beef inter-breed honours. Hannah Noble reports.