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Beef
28 March 2025
Liver fluke is a parasite that affects the health and welfare of livestock, specifically cattle and sheep. This research investigates whether liver fluke in silage poses a risk to livestock.
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13 July 2021
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Britain, and even more so since ‘lockdown’ there has been some concern over kill capacity in Great Britain.
17 April 2020
Economic forecasts have been significantly revised
23 January 2025
The largest volume of meat from the carcase, commonly sold at retail, is mince. Although in volume at least 43% of the carcase is minced; in value it only contributes around £780/head* to the overall retail value of the carcase meat.
14 July 2021
UK beef production totalled 82,200 tonnes in March, up 8% year-on-year, according to data from Defra.
14 July 2021
In the week ending 11 April the GB overall deadweight average fell by 8p to £3.28/kg
16 April 2020
Investigating new systems which will make beef cattle more efficient to produce, less damaging to the environment and yet still more cost-effective for farmers
30 January 2024
In contrast to last year, grass growth has had rather a slow start to the season.
30 January 2024
The US beef market has been heavily affected by the slowdown in foodservice.
14 July 2021
In recent weeks retail demand for mince has risen sharply. There is some product available from foodservice that could be diverted into retail, however this is unlikely to be enough to cover the increase in demand for mince at retail level.
9 April 2020
With the nation’s restaurants closed for the foreseeable future, farmers and chefs are teaming up to help people enjoy the perfect steak dinner at home.
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14 July 2021
Average deadweight prime cattle prices held in the week ending 4 April, while cull cow prices dropped again.