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.

Online Farmers in Support of School Milk
UK - Dairy farmers in the United Kingdom have been urged to get online and show their support in teaching children about dairy produce.

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.

TB: Hundreds Rally Against Welsh Badger Cull
WALES, UK - Over three hundred animal and wildlife lovers attended a rally outside Cardiff’s Welsh Assembly building this week, against the proposed ‘cull’ of badgers to curb bovine TB in cattle in Wales.

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.

EU Dairy Settles as the World Outside Shakes
UK - Prices on the EU dairy market are expected to stabilise during the remainder of 2008 despite wider-global supply concerns, says the president of the European Dairy Association (EDA).

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.

Future in Hands of Health Check and Members
UK - NFU Scotland is urging its membership to get involved in the debate that will shape the future delivery of agricultural support in Scotland.

DairyCo Lab Tests Ensure Value for Money
UK - DairyCo’s farm management team is currently monitoring calibration within the dairy industry to ensure British dairy farmers get a fair price from dairies for their milk.

GM Food Benefits? Consumers Wont Swallow it
UK - Food industry leaders, alongside politicians, have begun to lobby for GM acceptance in Europe, which may help dying livestock industries thrive once more. However, there is a long way to go yet in changing consumer perceptions.

Can Suppliers Save UK Dairy from NVZ Threat?
UK - The National Farmers Union has said that the supply chain must act now in order to save the dairy industry from collapse once the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone initiative is launched.

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.