Suckler beef farmers aiming for more sustainable systems are being encouraged to review cow genetics to prioritise traits that have the biggest influence on productivity, profitability and environmental footprint. Robert Gilchrist, CEO of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society says: “With beef farmers under increasing pressure to be more sustainable and profitable, it’s never been more important to review the sustainability of …

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is hosting two open days at award-winning farms for farmers and crofters to learn about practices aimed at improving profitability and efficiency while also reducing carbon emissions. The first event will be held in July in the Lammermuir Hills, at the Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year – Windshiel Farm – run by the Baker family. …

BRACE Biosecurity and Roundworm Advice for Cattle Enterprises is funded by BBRSC and looks at roundworm control and anthelmintic resistance. Below is the project summary and QR code to access the survey,   Project summary Roundworms are known to impact on the productivity and welfare of livestock.  Despite roundworm infections in the national herd causing significant production losses, roundworm biosecurity …