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Vaccinate against Bluetongue before it is too late, farmers urged

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases Bluetongue

18 March 2026

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Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue ahead of spring turnout as the virus continues to spread and cause fertility problems across England and Wales.

Weekly protein digest: Union issues strike notice at one of America’s largest beef plants

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Workers at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado could strike as early as March 16 after contract talks stall. The facility employs about 3,800 workers and is one of the largest beef processing plants in the United States.

The Middle East conflict: Implications for feed and animal producers

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The conflict in the Middle East will cause significant impacts to trade within the agriculture industry, particularly with feed markets and overall supply chain

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Vaccinate against Bluetongue before it is too late, farmers urged

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases Bluetongue

18 March 2026

2 minute read

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue ahead of spring turnout as the virus continues to spread and cause fertility problems across England and Wales.

Weekly protein digest: Union issues strike notice at one of America’s largest beef plants

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14 March 2026

17 minute read

Workers at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado could strike as early as March 16 after contract talks stall. The facility employs about 3,800 workers and is one of the largest beef processing plants in the United States.

Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

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11 March 2026

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FAO says without change, global antibiotic use to increase 19% in 5 years and almost 30% by 2040

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Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

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FAO says without change, global antibiotic use to increase 19% in 5 years and almost 30% by 2040

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Vaccinate against Bluetongue before it is too late, farmers urged

Weekly protein digest: Union issues strike notice at one of America’s largest beef plants

The Middle East conflict: Implications for feed and animal producers

Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

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Feeder cattle slip as corn rally pressures feed costs - CME

MBRF profit plunges 92% in Q4 after Marfrig-BRF merger

Siberian region declares emergency over cattle disease

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Vaccinate against Bluetongue before it is too late, farmers urged

Weekly protein digest: Union issues strike notice at one of America’s largest beef plants

The Middle East conflict: Implications for feed and animal producers

Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

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From our sponsors

NCBA: Bimedia launches Eprimectin Pour-On, latest addition to their solutions toolbox

A renewed case to be made for beef color case-life extension with Vitamin E?

Beef X Dairy Summit: Diagnostic trends highlight persistent and emerging disease risks in cattle

Zoetis launches 1st commercial BRD genetic predictions in US

NCBA - CattleCon

NCBA: Bimedia launches Eprimectin Pour-On, latest addition to their solutions toolbox

CattleFax signals 2026 cattle cycle turning as strong demand meets tight supplies

NCBA: Merck's Vence offers virtual fencing at your fingertips

NCBA: Bimeda's VP Matt Harris speaks on cattle prices and the value animal health

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Siberian region declares emergency over cattle disease

Vaccinate against Bluetongue before it is too late, farmers urged

Weekly protein digest: Union issues strike notice at one of America’s largest beef plants

Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

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Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

Study findings can help breeders select beef cattle that gain weight more easily and emit less methane

AABNet launches landmark guide on conservation of African livestock genetics

Adisseo expands Butyrate Portfolio with Sanion Tetra