Blue tongue cases have recently been identified in a number of counties in England. In accordance with Defra’s policy of seeking to contain and slow the spread of disease, the restricted zone and infected areas are adjusted regularly. The zone now covers East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, part of Leicestershire, part of Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, …
Entries are now open for Livescot and the Scottish National Premier Meat Exhibition. Livescot: Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November 2024 – get the date in your diaries! Judging of various sections including Beef Cattle, Sheep, Commercial Calves, Dairy Cattle, pedigree calves and lambs, Young Handlers, Baking & Crafts, Hay & Silage and Crooks. The success of Livescot returns this …
Further to the Bluetongue (BTV-3) cases in Norfolk and Suffolk here’s what you need to know: What is Bluetongue? Bluetongue is a viral disease of ruminants transmitted by biting midges. There are a number of (sero) types of bluetongue virus (BTV) that are recognised, the most common ones in Europe being BTV-3, 4, and 8 and they can have a …
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Stoddart OBE, a stalwart of the Scottish and UK processing sector and a respected figure within the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society. Neil, who was at the helm of the Broxburn-based meat business, AK Stoddart, guided the company through significant growth before retiring in 2015. Post-retirement, Neil embraced his …
