Beef

Farm Crime Probe

West Yorkshire police arrested a man suspected of food fraud after the emergency slaughter of cattle.

Man arrested following investigation into food fraud plot in Yorkshire

Gerallt Jones closely monitors gross margins.

Gerallt Jones closely monitors gross margins.

Finishing dilemma as wafer thin margins hit beef farmers

Jeff Bezos backs UK project with £7.3m grant to develop a cattle vaccine aimed at reducing methane emissions Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Jeff Bezos backs UK project with £7.3m grant to develop a cattle vaccine aimed at reducing methane emissions Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

£7.3M for change

Jeff Bezos funds £7.3m project for cattle vaccine to reduce global methane emissions

M&S's new steak-tasting competition connects farmers and consumers, highlighting quality beef at the Scottish Premier Meat Exhibition (image: Pixabay)

M&S's new steak-tasting competition connects farmers and consumers, highlighting quality beef at the Scottish Premier Meat Exhibition (image: Pixabay)

The Perfect Steak?

M&S hosts steak tasting, linking quality meat production to consumer preferences

Michael and Mark Robertson's calf was champion in the Rising Star competition at last year's competition

Michael and Mark Robertson's calf was champion in the Rising Star competition at last year's competition

Livestock Action

All roads lead to Thainstone for Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Bluetongue is on the rise

Bluetongue is on the rise

Virus Cases Rise

The Political Field

Confirmed number of bluetongue cases in GB rises to 157

Craig Malone Pitcairn Farm, Cardenden the Supreme champion cattle carcase trophy.

Craig Malone Pitcairn Farm, Cardenden the Supreme champion cattle carcase trophy.

Award-winning beef

Malones and Halls take top prizes at the Scottish Premier Meat Exhibition

Canadian and European researchers are working to genetically reduce methane emissions in beef cattle Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Canadian and European researchers are working to genetically reduce methane emissions in beef cattle Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Cutting Emissions

Canadian and European researchers unite to reduce methane in beef cattle

The saddle of lamb competition is once again well supported and will be on display alongside the beef ribs on the Saturday

The saddle of lamb competition is once again well supported and will be on display alongside the beef ribs on the Saturday

LiveScot’s Big Weekend

Record entries for LiveScot event on Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23

The European Commission found no guarantee that Brazilian beef exported to Europe would be hormone free

The European Commission found no guarantee that Brazilian beef exported to Europe would be hormone free

Risky beef trade

New report finds Brazilian beef exported to EU may not be hormone-free

Farmers are urged to monitor coughing cattle closely to prevent lungworm fatalities this season

Farmers are urged to monitor coughing cattle closely to prevent lungworm fatalities this season

AHDB warns mild, rainy season makes lungworm control a priority for UK farmers

Where will Scotland's beef come from? Ref:RH100723044 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Where will Scotland's beef come from? Ref:RH100723044 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Record beef prices

Trends and Prices

Scottish beef prices stay high, but where will supply come from?

Livestock farmers are urged to test for liver fluke this autumn and winter, as conditions may be 'very different' from recent years Ref: RH010724223 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Livestock farmers are urged to test for liver fluke this autumn and winter, as conditions may be 'very different' from recent years Ref: RH010724223 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect Your Livestock

Livestock farmers urged to test for liver fluke amid unpredictable weather

Frightening longer-term trend of reduction for livestock in Scotland

Frightening longer-term trend of reduction for livestock in Scotland

Alarming Decline

Falling stock numbers in Scotland raise fears for farmers after census results

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Dundee in collaboration with Moredun Scientific has revealed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in calves

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Dundee in collaboration with Moredun Scientific has revealed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in calves

University of Dundee and Moredun Scientific: Advancing Cryptosporidiosis treatment

Finished cattle prices continue to rise

Finished cattle prices continue to rise

Record Beef Prices

Trends and Prices

Increased demand on home and export markets causes beef prices to remain high

US health officials investigate E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

US health officials investigate E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

McDonald’s pulls Quarter Pounder ingredients as E. coli outbreak spreads across US

Sam and Claire Beaumont roll out a hay bale

Sam and Claire Beaumont roll out a hay bale

Save on winter costs

Farming method found to cut winter housing costs in half

Recently cases of Bluetongue in England reached 143

Recently cases of Bluetongue in England reached 143

General license for BTV-3 vaccine introduced in England amid rising bluetongue cases

Horse with fireworks in background, stock image.

Horse with fireworks in background, stock image.

Fireworks & Livestock

Here's how to look after livestock during bonfire night

Farmers face fine for inadequate slurry management Ref:RH150524249 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers face fine for inadequate slurry management Ref:RH150524249 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Annan farmers fined £600 for failure to meet slurry storage regulations

Qulaity Meat Scotland

Qulaity Meat Scotland

Farmer feedback

Quality Meat Scotland plans to streamline cattle and sheep assurance standards

The NBA want to see an English beef calf scheme - Getty

The NBA want to see an English beef calf scheme - Getty

Call for English beef calf scheme

Average US beef carcase weights have increased by 17.2kg on the year

Average US beef carcase weights have increased by 17.2kg on the year

Cattle concerns

Rising size of US cattle causing bruising, handling and feed cost problems

Farm manager Kerr Howatson and Stockman Liam Walton Ref: RH260924044 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Farm manager Kerr Howatson and Stockman Liam Walton Ref: RH260924044 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Beef Shorthorn cattle fit perfectly into the system at Lour Estate, Forfar

McDonalds is suing major beef producers in US price fixing lawsuit

McDonalds is suing major beef producers in US price fixing lawsuit

McDonald's takes major meatpackers to court over alleged 'price-fixing'

Cows. (Library image)

Cows. (Library image)

Bovine TB Alert

South Cumbria area 'closely monitored' as bovine TB cases hotspot

Average calf to beef farm made €65/ac net margin in 2023

Average calf to beef farm made €65/ac net margin in 2023

Farm Profit Insights

Average calf to beef farm made €65/ac net margin in 2023

Farm businesses reminded to opt-in to BCR scheme for payments

Farm businesses reminded to opt-in to BCR scheme for payments

Eligible NI farm businesses reminded to opt-in to new beef carbon reduction scheme

Colin McClymont(Left) and son Angus from Cuil farm near Newton Stewart Ref: RH081024012 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Colin McClymont(Left) and son Angus from Cuil farm near Newton Stewart Ref: RH081024012 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Easy calving, easy managed Salers more than pay their way for McClymonts, Cuil

The simulator allowed the vets to practise various calving techniques

The simulator allowed the vets to practise various calving techniques

Calving Skills Boost

Calving simulators prove a valuable learning tool for new vet graduates

Knockagh Show King the champion British Blue from the Ervine family topped the sale at 4100gns

Knockagh Show King the champion British Blue from the Ervine family topped the sale at 4100gns

British Blue champion Knockagh Show King tops pedigree beef day sale at Carlisle

QMS will attend the event

QMS will attend the event

Scotland’s Pride

Quality Meat Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland to showcase Scotch Beef, Lamb & Pork at SIAL 2024

Restricted areas are growing

Restricted areas are growing

120 farms hit with Bluetongue meaning restricted zone is expanded

Farmers in Northumberland have reported a significant rise in dog attacks on livestock

Farmers in Northumberland have reported a significant rise in dog attacks on livestock

Control Your Dogs

Warning amid rising dog attacks on livestock in Northumberland

British beef exports thrive in 2024 with a 2% value increase

British beef exports thrive in 2024 with a 2% value increase

AHDB reports strong performance for British beef as exports rise across key markets

Beef and sheep meat exports are up on the year

Beef and sheep meat exports are up on the year

Meat Export Rise

Beef and sheep meat exports to EU and non EU countries rise on the year

Farmers across the UK are urged to shair their experiences in a new bluetongue impact survey Ref:RH250320045 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers across the UK are urged to shair their experiences in a new bluetongue impact survey Ref:RH250320045 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Join the Survey

UK farmers invited to share insights in nationwide bluetongue impact survey

Currently no vaccine is available to treat malignant catarrhal fever Ref:RH180119072 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Currently no vaccine is available to treat malignant catarrhal fever Ref:RH180119072 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

New PCR test for livestock farmers detects malignant catarrhal fever in cattle

New Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Programme offers PEI beef farmers protection against market price drops

New Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Programme offers PEI beef farmers protection against market price drops

Price Protection

New insurance pilot program shields PEI beef farmers from unexpected price drops

Investigations continue in Wales after bluetongue is detected in sheep moved from eastern England Ref: RH260824028 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Investigations continue in Wales after bluetongue is detected in sheep moved from eastern England Ref: RH260824028 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Investigations underway in Wales after bluetongue detected in sheep from England

British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux (image: BVA)

British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux (image: BVA)

New BVA president Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux prioritises animal welfare in vet services

Record high beef prices coincide with a decline in suckler cow numbers

Record high beef prices coincide with a decline in suckler cow numbers

Beef Price Crisis

UK beef prices hit record highs as suckler herd numbers fall dramatically

Sheep grazing in a meadow on a farm in Somerset, stock image.

Sheep grazing in a meadow on a farm in Somerset, stock image.

Supermarket Fail?

Supermarkets need stronger policies for antibiotics use on livestock – report

Beef prices are at record levels with R4L steers at 523.6p per deadweight kg Ref: RH270624186 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef prices are at record levels with R4L steers at 523.6p per deadweight kg Ref: RH270624186 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Prime cattle values

Beef cattle prices at record levels on the back of increased demand and low supplies

Dairy herds are effected

Dairy herds are effected

Bird Flu Outbreak

Bird flu update in US shows 213 dairy herds with confirmed cases

Farmers unite to combat sheep scab for a healthier flock. Ken Fletcher Ref:RH020223321 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers unite to combat sheep scab for a healthier flock. Ken Fletcher Ref:RH020223321 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Tackle the Scab

Sheep scab remains a hidden threat, costing farmers millions annually

A dipping stop on Lewis

A dipping stop on Lewis

What is being done in the fight against sheep scab?

Robert Paterson, chairman of Stars of the Future (left) and Andy Ryder, managing director of Pedigree Livestock Services

Robert Paterson, chairman of Stars of the Future (left) and Andy Ryder, managing director of Pedigree Livestock Services

PLS takes on Stars of the Future

Labour shortages threaten UK dairy farms Ref:RH080623040 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Labour shortages threaten UK dairy farms Ref:RH080623040 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Food Crisis Ahead

Arla Foods survey reveals UK food security at risk due to labour shortages on farms

Rural crime in the UK cost nearly £53m last year, an increase of £2m Ref:RH130721114 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Rural crime in the UK cost nearly £53m last year, an increase of £2m Ref:RH130721114 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Cow collision charge

26-year-old man over alcohol limit charged after collision with cow in New Forest

A total of 95 farms across England have reported outbreaks of the disease since late August Ref:RH180720233 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

A total of 95 farms across England have reported outbreaks of the disease since late August Ref:RH180720233 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Government expands bluetongue virus restricted zone as cases rise in seven counties

AgriSearch launches pilot project to investigate mycotoxins in NI's grass silage Ref:RH060323107 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

AgriSearch launches pilot project to investigate mycotoxins in NI's grass silage Ref:RH060323107 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect Your Cows

Northern Ireland

AgriSearch launches project to investigate mycotoxins in Northern Ireland's silage

Water quality is so important and particularly so for young chicks and animals

Water quality is so important and particularly so for young chicks and animals

Quality Matters

Clean, fresh water – crucial to all types of livestock to increase production