Farming matters: Abi Reader - 'Difficult to justify cost of private bTB testing of cattle'

Is there a case for private bTB testing in cattle in GB? The answer isn’t straightforward.

clock • 3 min read
Farming matters: Abi Reader - 'Difficult to justify cost of private bTB testing of cattle'

Is there a case for private bTB testing in cattle in GB? The answer isn't straightforward. Private testing brings its own issues, largely that it is at the farmer's own cost. Private testing aims...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Livestock

Ensuring AI delivers maximum benefit to farms

Ensuring AI delivers maximum benefit to farms

clock 15 August 2025 • 4 min read
Why are we in an extreme silage growing season?

Why are we in an extreme silage growing season?

Second cut silage analyses clearly highlight how the weather has influenced silage quality and potential rumen efficiency

clock 13 August 2025 • 5 min read
Latest AHDB dairy bull rankings: New sire tops genomic index

Latest AHDB dairy bull rankings: New sire tops genomic index

A new high health and efficiency young sire has entered the running in the genomic index ranking, published this week by AHDB

clock 12 August 2025 • 6 min read