Dairy & Beef

The government will temporarily relax elements of UK competition law to support the dairy industry through the coronavirus outbreak. 

Ceva Animal Health has launched Cattle Ruminations on Lameness – a Virtual Roadshow to enable registered mobility scorers and qualified foot trimmers to catch up on CPD during lockdown.

Alltech Navigate has been adapted to allow continued access to free advice while maintaining social distancing and self-isolation guidelines.

Appeals for urgent government action to save the dairy industry have been backed by the entire supply chain, including UK farming unions, RABDF, Dairy UK and the Provision Trade Federation.

Coccidiosis causing oocysts can build up during the housed period, increasing the risk of both beef and dairy calves contracting the disease as spring progresses.

The growing trend for a more vegan or plant-based lifestyle has seen a booming trade in alternatives to milk, causing inevitable concern in the dairy sector. Should we be worried? Sarah Kidby reports.

Dairy, Forage & Silage Feature from our March 2020 Issue

Dairy giant Arla will increase its price for conventional milk by 0.90 pence per litre for March, bringing the price up to 30.94ppl.

The government is being urged to rethink its decision not to include dairy workers on the MAC shortage occupation list, amid concerns that the new points-based immigration system, announced last week, could cause serious labour shortages.

Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Valtra is teaming up with fertiliser company Yara in a project that aims to achieve a significant reduction in the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production and increased productivity of grassland production.

The British beef industry is set to benefit from an estimated £230 million boost after China finalised the details of an export deal with the UK.