US announces new rules that protect farm animals transported by sea in Hawaii
22:02 | 20/02/2020
After the deaths of 21 pregnant cows on a barge travelling from Oahu to Kauai, the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) formally commits to new welfare regulations.
Trump makes moves on new trade deal with India
21:50 | 20/02/2020
US President Donald Trump says a bilateral trade deal between the US and India is coming, but it might be finalised after the November election.
Results are in on Alberta’s farmer-led research
21:36 | 19/02/2020
The Provincial Government of Alberta spent January consulting with Alberta’s farmers about the role research plays in the agriculture sector.
New study suggests that cows fed on spent grain release less methane
20:53 | 17/02/2020
Emerging research from Belgium indicates that cows fed spent grains produced while brewing beer produce 13 percent less methane.
South African Farm Minister lifts livestock auction ban
20:52 | 17/02/2020
South Africa has lifted a two-month ban on livestock auctions for cattle, sheep and other species following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in 2019.
UK Environment Secretary out amid cabinet reshuffle
21:53 | 13/02/2020
Theresa Villiers, head of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been removed from her post amid a cabinet reshuffle.
Second EVP opens enrolment for cow-calf practitioners
20:25 | 12/02/2020
The University of Illinois, in collaboration with Iowa State University, is accepting registrations for the Executive Veterinary Programme (EVP) in Beef Cattle Health Management.
UK Agriculture Bill should restrict lower animal welfare imports, urges RSPCA
20:22 | 12/02/2020
Supporting UK farmers to reach higher welfare standards is very welcome but not enough.
Farmers, Crofters Need to be Given Tools to Succeed, Says NFUS President
19:52 | 09/02/2020
SCOTLAND, UK - Speaking at NFU Scotland’s Conference, President Andrew McCornick has called on legislators and policy makers to deliver for Scottish agriculture as Brexit enters its final stage
Soothing teats, tough on bugs with new teat spray-dip
20:40 | 04/02/2020
A UK-designed teat spray-dip with non-antibiotic anti-microbial properties was launched at the DairyTech event. To protect against the wear and tear of any number of milkings per day, Unique from EnviroSystems contains a human grade emollient used in nipple creams for breastfeeding mums.
