Beef

The global situation for beef may be uncertain, but consumers were demanding provenance, health, sustainability and animal welfare which could open opportunities for Welsh beef

Pasture management is an important, although often under-utilised, element of sustainable parasite control.

Spirits were high in the West Country last week when Devon Show became the first fully-fledged county event with general public attendance to be staged since 2019. 

A natural decline in both grass growth and cow milk yields in July to September means creep feeding is a no brainer if you want to maintain calf growth rates.

A new cattle grading system, The Good Beef Index, is looking to reward producers on production, eating and environmental quality factors. Hannah Park spoke to businesses development manager Ed Nancekivell to find out more.

THE Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) is questioning the science and evidence behind Defra’s decision to no longer allow cattle from Assured Finishing Units (AFUs) to be sold at Dedicated Red Markets in the low risk are

Grahames Precious, a 17-month-old Limousin heifer from Robert and Jean Graham, Stirling, led the continental section on the second day of beef judging at the Royal Highland Showcase event.

The industry has called on consumers to continue to support local