UK Government U-Turn on Badger Cull
UK - The UK government has decided against a cull of badgers in England to control Bovine Tuberculosis in cattle.

NFUS: Defra Debate on Cost Share is a Waste of Time
SCOTLAND - NFU Scotland has said that any talks with Defra on sharing the cost and responsibility for animal health issues are a complete waste of time for Scotland. The comments come following a final meeting of a UK consultative forum which NFUS believes...

Vaccine Rolls in, Bluetongue Zone Spreads Out
UK - The UK Bluetongue Protection Zone is to be expanded once more, following the delivery of almost 2 million additional doses of Bluetongue vaccine.

New Research Leads to Composting Progress
UK - New research into quality composts derived from green waste that meet the BSI’s PAS100 specification has led to a partial lifting of the moratorium on the use of such composts on Quality Meat Scotland Assured farms.

Long Lasting Inflammatory Relief for Calves
UK - A new calf trial has highlighted the long-lasting effect of the Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Finadyne with the product continuing to act in animals for up to two days after treatment.

Beef Box Scheme Launched
UK - A new 'Fresh From The Farm' promotional pack has been produced by EBLEX Limited (the English Beef and Lamb Executive) to help assured beef farmers working in conjunction with Quality Standard scheme abattoirs to sell Quality Standard beef direct...

Report: Ensuring Fresh Blood for the Industry
SCOTLAND, UK - A new publication from Quality Meat Scotland has highlighted the challenges in meeting future skills needs for the Scottish meat industry.

NADIS Veterinary Report and Forecast - June 2008
UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.

Bluetongue Decision Drives Forward Scottish Strategy
UK - NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government has placed its order for Bluetongue vaccine and that the nation’s strategy for dealing with this devastating livestock disease continues to move forward.

Bluetongue Vaccine on it's Way to Scotland
UK - Twelve million doses of bluetongue vaccine for Scottish livestock have been secured, it has been announced today.

Glowing Report for Scottish Handling of FMD
SCOTLAND, UK - Quick and decisive action was taken by the Scottish Government to minimise the impact on livestock farmers during the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks last summer, according to a report published today.

Fury as TB Cattle Cull Heads to 40K
UK - The NFU Council has demanded action from Government to introduce a comprehensive strategy to reduce Bovine TB - one that must include taking action against infected wildlife.

QMS Offers Farmers Direct Support
SCOTLAND, UK - Farmers who are branching out into setting up farm shops to sell their meat directly to the public are set to benefit from a new tailor made sales pack created by Quality Meat Scotland, the red meat promotion and development body.

Cracking Bluetongue with a 3D Model
UK - Engineering researches at the University of Warwick have designed a large three dimensional model of the bluetongue virus. The belief is that by studying the virus at such a large scale biologists may acquire new insights into the way the virus works...

Vion: Investment and Expansion
UK - Vion, the Dutch food giant have pledged to make a large investment in the Grampian Country Food Group, boosting the UK livestock industry, after its recent takeover.

NFU Puts the Pressure on Retailers
UK - More than 40,000 pressure cards have been distributed during an NFU campaign calling for more farm-gate support for British beef and lamb producers.

Red Meat and a New Scottish Food Policy
SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish government's latest initiative to boost the agricultural industry with a National Food and Drink policy had been praised by Quality Meat Scotland.

Scotland Eyes Changing Shape of CAP Health Check
SCOTLAND, UK - The National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS) is going out to meet its members to discuss the European proposals for reviewing how the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will operate between now and 2013. The release of the CAP Health...