IDF celebrates World Milk Day
The International Dairy Federation is celebrating World Milk Day by launching a new promotion section on its Nutrition Website. Milk is an important part of a healthy balanced diet and IDF and its members work together to convey this message to the public by promoting activities taking place on and around this day. Dairy products […]
Outrage as Owen Paterson declares war on the badgers – ‘hard culling for 25 years’
In a frank interview, he said that if the two trials this summer were successful, then 40 more cull zones would be created over the next four years. Animal welfare organisations have reacted with fury, as Mr Paterson’s justification for the culling was dismissed by leading bTB scientist Lord Krebs, who said “If politicians are […]
Texel sired females in demand at spring breeding sheep sales
It is the excellent mothering ability and milkiness of the breed backed up with confidence that the lambs have plenty of vigour and get up and go, which is driving farmers to seek out Texel cross ewes this spring, explains breed society chief executive John Yates. “Texel crosses have proved themselves to be excellent mothers […]
A case of foot in mouth for Defra as their own evidence reveals true cause of bTB outbreak
Figures show that incidences of bTB soared in 2000/2001, in certain areas. This correlates almost exactly with the relaxation of movement controls after the Foot and Mouth epidemic, which saw large numbers of herds restocked from the UK and across Europe. Philip Mansbridge, Care for the Wild CEO, said: “It’s not been a good day […]
Voluntary Dairy Code of Practice must be given time to work
The Report states that the voluntary code must be allowed to work, but if the dairy industry does not see any improvements, the Government must be prepared to legislate in order to protect the dairy industry in Wales. The Committee undertook the Inquiry following the milk price crisis last Summer, and has taken evidence from […]
NSA delighted Schmallenberg vaccine will be available this summer
The new vaccine will offer sheep farmers the option to vaccinate their stock this summer, ahead of the high-risk mating season. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “NSA called for a vaccine some time ago and we are absolutely delighted both MSD Animal Health and VMD acted as quickly as possible in the development and […]
Schmallenberg Vaccine ready for use this summer
Today the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued the veterinary pharmaceutical company MSD Animal Health, a licence to provide the new ‘Bovilis SBV’ vaccine. The VMD’s CEO Pete Borriello said: “This is the culmination of intensive activity on the part of MSD Animal Health and the VMD to make a safe and effective vaccine available […]
CIS to launch milk pregnancy testing service
The Cattle Information Service (CIS) is making available a new tool for producers in the management of the reproduction cycle. Using IDEXX technology, CIS will offer a milk pregnancy confirmation test to aid producers in improving and managing successful reproductive programs. The new service, called PregCheck, will be launched on May 31st. PregCheck is the […]
British pig farmers need gentle and gradual growth to reduce Britain’s import bill
It will also mean more environmentally-friendly farming, and it will help maintain the nation’s reputation for being one of the world’s highest-welfare pig producing countries. Currently British farms produce only 40 per cent of Britain’s pork and pork products, the rest being imported from countries where pigs are generally produced more intensively. NPA would like […]
