Beef & Lamb
New strain of bluetongue virus in Europe
A new strain of the bluetongue virus that affects ruminant livestock has emerged in the Netherlands and is spreading rapidly there. There is concern that the vector-transmitted virus could reach the UK. The last...
Alltech acquires Agolin for methane-reducing additive
Multinational feed additive company Alltech has acquired the majority interest in Agolin, a Swiss specialist in plant-based additives to raise cattle productivity and sustainability. Agolin was founded in 2006...
Cattle methane-reducing feed additive from Cargill
Cargill Animal Nutrition has launched a new feed additive, branded SilvAir, to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cows. This follows a decade of research work. “Increasing productivity is a proven way of reducing methane...
Sustainable ketosis drench on market
Carr’s Billington has launched Superketo, a new plant-based propylene glycol drench to help farmers reduce the risk of ketosis and support high milk yields in dairy cows. The company says Superketo is a sustainable option to help...
China upturn lifts Genus’ porcine sales
A trading update from global cattle and pigs genetic business Genus reports a good performance from its swine division, particularly in North America and China, but difficult market conditions for the bovine business, especially in Europe and South America. The report...
ABP invests £1.5m in red meat sustainability
Meat processor the ABP Food Group, a Goodman company, is investing £1.5 million in a sustainability programme for the UK beef and sheep sectors. The PRISM 2030 programme will support 350 farmer suppliers, initially over 2-3 years,...
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