The consultation on cattle identification and traceability in Scotland is now live. This consultation will seek views on various topics surrounding cattle identification and traceability. The consultation will also seek views on the industry proposal for the introduction of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Technology. We are keen to hear from a wide range of interests including cattle keepers, markets, abattoirs, Scottish …
Online Survey - Growing and Managing Herbal Leys and Legume Fallows
Online Survey – Growing and Managing Herbal Leys and Legume Fallows
As part of a wider project at the Royal Agricultural University, we are conducting research looking into the aims, establishment, management, termination and the root architecture or herb and legume rich leys. Particularly we are looking to gather views on farmer/grower experiences of establishing these mixes, what species work well in what situations, what the establishment needs of these mixes …
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Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) Trade Leaflet
Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) Trade Leaflet
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) About bluetongue Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (such as sheep, cattle, goats, deer) and camelids (such as alpacas, llamas). Midge bites are the most common way for the virus to spread to livestock, but BTV can also spread through the import or movement of infected animals, their germplasm (semen and ova), embryos …
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Bookings for the European Angus Forum in Germany close soon!
Bookings for the European Angus Forum in Germany close soon!
Bookings for the European Angus Forum in Germany 10th – 17th July 2024 will close on 20th March. For more information please click the following links: European Angus Forum Invitation Flyer European Angus Forum European Angus Forum European Angus Forum Registration Form
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Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club AGM
Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club AGM
The N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 8:00pm in Dungannon Rugby Club. Mr John Moore, CEO of Sustainable Ruminant Genetics Ltd, will speak on how his company can help herd owners make better informed breeding decisions. The club would encourage members to come and hear what he has to say. All …