TB breakdowns bring a lot of stress and anxiety for those dealing with the impacts on their herd, but also for other cattle keepers reminding them that it could happen to them. NFUS invites members, veterinarians, and other professionals to join a webinar, Thursday 23rd March 7pm, to hear details of the current veterinary situation for TB in Scotland and …
Royal Cornwall Show Entries Open
Royal Cornwall Show Entries Open
The Royal Cornwall Show 2023 – Entries now open to exhibitors! Please find link to schedule and entry forms here. For more information please contact Louise Thorpe – 01208 814489 or livestock@royalcornwall.co.uk
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University of Surrey - Research Study
University of Surrey – Research Study
The University of Surrey needs you! Researchers at the school of Veterinary Medicine are looking for sheep and cattle poo samples for a research project on liver fluke. Anyone in the UK who has sheep or cattle can take part int his study. They are particularly interested in samples from farms with a history of fluke infection. if you would …
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PENWAC Club AGM
PENWAC Club AGM
The PENWAC Club had a well attended AGM at the Garstang Golf Club & Hotel. We were fortunate enough to have the recently appointed Society president Finlay Munro and wife Anne-Marie join us. Finlay presented the Club Herd competition trophies to the winners, who were present. He also gave an informative slide show introducing himself to members and explaining genomics …
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Aberdeen-Angus can offer dual premium to dairy farmers
Aberdeen-Angus can offer dual premium to dairy farmers
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider the dual benefits of an Aberdeen-Angus sire when selecting beef bulls for their herds. Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society breed development manager, Natalie Cormack, says Aberdeen-Angus bulls have the potential to offer premiums for dairy farmers – both on the farm and beyond the farmgate. “Aberdeen-Angus have moderate birth weights, which is great for calving …