Beef

Changes to Johnes disease testing protocols have raised concerns among some cattle breeders, after CHeCS published details of rule changes last month.

British Blonde bulls sold to a high of 12,000gns at Carlisle for Hallfield Plato, a November 2019-born son of Broccagh Kingfisher out of Hallfield Mia from P. Weightman and Sons, Peterlee. It sold to Messrs Atkinson, Ulversto

Changes to Johne’s disease testing protocols have raised concerns among some cattle breeders, after CHeCS published details of rule changes last month.

Being hit by TB can have devastating impacts on a dairy farming business, the mental well-being of those working on the farm and the health of the herd.

Changes to Johne’s disease testing protocols which may affect subsequent herd risk levels have also been announced by CHeCS.

Changes to Johnes disease testing protocols which may affect subsequent herd risk levels have also been announced by CHeCS.

A new UK-wide bTB entry level membership scheme is set to roll out across the UK in the coming months.

The Aberdeen Angus brand has been key to adding value for beef farmers

A pair of Glamorgan beef farmers have said they will be forced to give up keeping cattle if the Welsh Government’s new Nitrate Vulnerable Zone rules are not amended.

The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.