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UK Dairy sector backs plan for a sustainable future
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (302+ words) Sustainable Dairy Pathways – the path to 2030 report has been launched and sets out how the UK industry can become more environmentally sustainable following a summer of extreme heat, weather pressures and the ongoing challenge of bluetongue. The report commissioned by…...
Trace mineral injection improves calves' vaccine response at weaning
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (296+ words) An injectable trace mineral given at weaning could improve calves’ response to respiratory disease vaccines, according to new research from Mississippi State University and Louisiana State University, although its effect on weight gain is less clear. The study followed 34 beef…...
Scotland urged to protect family dairy farms from further consolidation
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (581+ words) The Skelmersdale price crisis raises a question bigger than the survival of one milk pool. What kind of dairy country does Scotland intend to become? The choice is not between preserving tiny herds through poverty wages and accepting that 'progress…...
Knoweside Dinabeast Lana leads Holstein honours for Knowe
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (205+ words) It was a double celebration for George Templeton and Neil Sloan, Knowe, Cumnock when they lifted both the champion and reserve Holstein titles at the West of Scotland Calf Show. Red and White calves L-R, hon mention, Maverick Harwire Strudel…...
Scotland’s nine Monitor Farms prepare for final meetings
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (489+ words) Scotland’s nine Monitor Farms are preparing to host their final meetings of the current programme after four years of testing new ideas, making changes and sharing results with their local farming communities. The series will begin with the Argyll Monitor…...
Dairy’s biggest exodus in a decade looms as 60 farms price trapped
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (876+ words) The Scottish dairy sector is facing its largest exodus in more than a decade as around 60 family dairy farms languish at the bottom of the milk price league. Some dairy farms are hoping to break 50ppl in October as a dry…...
Boclair Holsteins to fly flag for Scotland in Premier Herd final
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (124+ words) John and David Brewster’s Boclair Holsteins, based at Bearsden, will represent Scotland as one of seven finalists through to the national and final round of the Holstein UK Premier Herd Competition. The herd earned its place after coming through the…...
Sarah Tomlinson wins Dairy Industry Woman Of The Year
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (452+ words) Bovine TB expert and AHDB lead veterinary expert Sarah Tomlinson has been named Dairy Industry Woman of the Year 2026, following a highly competitive field of entries for the prestigious award. The award was presented at the Cream Awards 2026 on September…...
AHDB research finds stronger red meat interest among Gen Z
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (365+ words) Purchase intent for red meat among Gen Z consumers rose significantly over a four-month period, according to new research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Research carried out by independent agency Sparkminds found that 76% of Gen Z consumers…...
Glebefarm NCC Tuptastic weekend proves a hit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) North Country Cheviot shearling rams from Alfie Shaw and family’s Glebefarm flock met a buoyant trade for its second annual online sale selling to a high of £3200 and with a 100% clearance. Sale leader was Glebefarm Governor, a son of Allanshaw…...