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The NFU has said leaving the EU provides England with an opportunity to take a different approach to reducing nitrate pollution.

Footbathing cattle can be a useful way of controlling lameness in a herd. However, used incorrectly it has the potential to exacerbate the problem. Hannah Noble reports

Plans to demolish a leading independent abattoir in the north of England have been met with resistance in the farming community.

HOOF blocks can be a useful tool for aiding the healing of cattle foot problems but if used incorrectly they can do more harm than good. Hannah Noble finds out more.

A new Luing breed record of 25,000gns was set at the breed society sale at Castle Douglas for Nunnerie Xenon from C.C. MacArthur and Co, Biggar.

Leading the way at 7,400 at the Farmers Guardian supported sale of show potential beef calves at Brecon was the Limousin cross steer, Prince of Thieves, from Phil and Tracey Jones and family, Erwood, Powys.

Ways to maximise live suckler calves on-farm with a view to upping profits were discussed at a recent SAC and Moredun organised calf health event.

Discount retailer Aldi has says it will stock a new range of PGI Welsh Beef products across more than 50 of its stores.Ìý

Research into the DNA of cows is being used to help produce better dairy and beef cattle, but it could also improve the health and lifespan of humans. Nick Drainey reports.

The University of Edinburgh Students Association is the latest body to join the anti-meat campaign following a bad-tempered meeting where agricultural students were denied a voice before being shown the door.