51AVÊÓÆµ

Gov announces changes to cattle identification in bid to boost biosecurity

New requirements will see electronic ID (EID) mandatory for all new-born calves from 2027

clock • 2 min read
Defra will introduce changes to cattle identification, registration and reporting to improve the Government's ability to respond effectively to disease
Image:

Defra will introduce changes to cattle identification, registration and reporting to improve the Government's ability to respond effectively to disease

Cattle identification and traceability in England will change over the next two years, in what the Government has described as a major step forward in disease control and trade for the farming sector....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

OPINION: Succession, security and trusts on the family farm

OPINION: Succession, security and trusts on the family farm

Roythornes Solicitors' Oscar Scotney writes on how trusts can be a great tool to help protect assets

Oscar Scotney
clock 18 April 2026 • 3 min read
EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'We want small abattoirs to be seen as critical national infrastructure'

EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'We want small abattoirs to be seen as critical national infrastructure'

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne writes on the vital role small abattoirs play to support food security, local meat supply chains, higher animal welfare and economic growth. However, he sheds light on why they face increasing pressure to remain operational

John Milne
clock 17 April 2026 • 3 min read
Farmers left out in the cold as Gov moves to ease energy burden on certain industries

Farmers left out in the cold as Gov moves to ease energy burden on certain industries

NFU calls for for urgent action to help growers combat soaring fuel costs

clock 17 April 2026 • 2 min read