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Friday, March 13, 2020
UK Defra reported high UK beef production in February 2020
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said UK beef production hit 74,900 tonnes last month, 1.5% higher than in 2019, reported the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
UK farmers slams former DEFRA scientist's call to reduce red meat consumption
November 6, 2019 UK farmers slams former DEFRA scientist's call to reduce red meat consumption The United Kingdom's farming industry has criticised the former chief scientist of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for his claims that the UK should reduce its meat intake and consider switching ...
Thursday, May 23, 2013
DEFRA to reduce red-tape and save UK farms and agribusinesses £1 billion
May 23, 2013 DEFRA to reduce red-tape and save UK farms and agribusinesses £1 billion According to DEFRA secretary Owen Paterson, British farmers could save over £1 billion (US$1.51 billion) over 10 years by reducing and improving the mass of guidance accompanying environmental regulations. DEFRA is asking UK farms and ...
Friday, October 21, 2011
Defra: Compulsory contracts cannot solve UK's dairy woes
October 21, 2011 Defra: Compulsory contracts cannot solve UK's dairy woes Defra has again stated its unwillingness to adopt EU proposals requiring compulsory milk contracts, asserting that a voluntary, industry-led approach will deliver better results. In a report in July, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Commit ...
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Defra to establish global network against animal diseases
May 12, 2011 Defra to establish global network against animal diseases The UK will be protected more efficiently against animal diseases like avian flu and foot and mouth due to an international network of scientific research to be started by Defra this week. Defra is leading an international network, funded by the EU, ...
Thursday, December 24, 2009
UK's DEFRA accused of caving in to welfare groups over broiler rules
December 24, 2009 UK's DEFRA accused of caving in to welfare groups over broiler rules Broiler growers in England will not be allowed to keep birds at the higher stocking densities set out under the new EU welfare directive.   It was a decision that immediately led to accusations of "gold-plating" of EU rules by indust ...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
DEFRA's green label scheme opposed by UK's ag industry
August 18, 2009 DEFRA's green label scheme opposed by UK's ag industry                               DEFRA plans to introduce a labelling system to show the environmental credentials of food have generated concern amongst farming and animal welfare groups. The scheme which is being considered as part of a public consul ...
Friday, July 17, 2009
DEFRA to fund dairy sector US$8.5 million
July 17, 2009 DEFRA to fund dairy sector US$8.5 million                              The dairy industry and broadband infrastructure will benefit from GBP5.2 million (US$8.5 million) of European funding, DEFRA has announced. The funding aims to improve the sector's competitiveness, as weak global markets hit by the eco ...
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
UK veterinary group opposes DEFRA's animal health plans
July 7, 2009 UK veterinary group opposes DEFRA's animal health plans                               The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has opposed Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) plans for a new animal health body that will give responsibility for animal health to an independent board an ...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
DEFRA approves Kiotech's risk assessment for aquatic products (Press Release)
March 17, 2009 DEFRA approves Kiotech's risk assessment for aquatic products   Press Release     Aquaculture company Kiotech, which makes products used in the farming of fish, has had an environmental risk assessment of its Aquatice range of products reviewed and approved by the UK's Department for Environment Food and ...
Friday, February 27, 2009
DEFRA investigates poultry premises in eastern England
February 27, 2009 DEFRA investigates poultry premises in eastern England A routine veterinary investigation is ongoing at two poultry premises in East Anglia, into the possible presence of bird flu, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed on Thursday (Feb 26). Animal Health began th ...
Monday, September 1, 2008
Defra confirms Bluetongue in Devon, UK
September 1, 2008 Defra confirms Bluetongue in Devon, UK UK's Department of Environment , Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the detection of Bluetongue (BTV8) in eight imported cattle, on premises near Tiverton, Devon. The animals originated from the same consignment imported from within the BTV8 Restricted ...
Friday, August 22, 2008
UK's DEFRA proposes disease outbreak fund
August 22, 2008 UK's DEFRA proposes disease outbreak fund    UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA) has proposed an annual fee to fund initiatives that would mitigate the effects of disease outbreaks. An annual fee based livestock registration scheme would be used to raise an industry contribut ...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Japan's agricultural companies eye exports to defray rising costs
August 13, 2008   Japan's agricultural companies eye exports to defray rising costs     Japan, long known for its importer status as far as the agricultural field is concerned, is starting to look at exporting its agricultural produce in the face of ever-increasing material costs. Agricultural companies across Japan ar ...
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Merial awarded Defra's Bluetongue vaccine tender
June 19, 2008 Merial awarded Defra's Bluetongue vaccine tender Following the award of the second Defra tender, Merial Animal Health is now preparing to deliver bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV8) vaccine to England and Wales, starting in July.  Merial Head of Production Animal Business, Graham Davenport said the company ...
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Weaning management of beef calves with implications for animal health and welfare
Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Current challenges in young animal nutrition
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The nutrition of young animals is essential. Why? At this stage of life, they are very susceptible. Their gut health, robustness, and resilience are still immature, going together ...
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