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Cattle rejection conditions put to the test
A two-week trial is taking place in nine cattle abattoirs across England and Wales to validate a new list of post-mortem rejection conditions.
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Strong interest in native-sired cattle continues
A predicted increase in cattle production levels this year and next could mean an increasingly segmented market in terms of price due to high demand for native-sired cattle, according to AHDB analysis of the latest British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) data.
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Industry appetite grows for Meat Quality Masterclass
Meat industry professionals have been helping to improve their technical knowledge through an education programme delivered by AHDB Beef Lamb.
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Export success for beef cuts and offal
Exports of beef cuts and offal were the stand out successes of 2015, according to AHDB Beef Lamb.
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Sheep meat inspection improvements on trial
A new list of post-mortem rejection conditions (conditions which result in all or part of a carcase being rejected for human consumption) is being trialled in a number of sheep abattoirs from today as part of a project to improve information exchange between animal producers and meat processors.
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Red meat role in healthy diet underlined by AHDB Beef Lamb
The majority of consumers feel they eat the right amount of red meat and do not need to cut back, according to consumer research commissioned by the Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
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AHDB Beef Lamb prepares ground for US market access
US import requirements for beef have today been the focus of a key industry meeting hosted by AHDB Beef Lamb.
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Top quality tups required for RamCompare project
Nominations are being sought for rams to take part in the second year of the ground-breaking RamCompare project.
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AHDB shares information on beef and lamb consumer work
The supply chain must continue to find ways to work together more closely to stimulate demand for beef and lamb, an industry round table meeting agreed yesterday.
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E-coli risk management in focus at Processor Conference
Developing UK policy on shiga-toxin producing E-coli (STEC) will be in the spotlight at this years AHDB Beef Lamb Processor Conference.
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AHDB determined to deliver value for money in beef promotion
AHDB Beef Lamb has turned down a 50,000 proposal to fund Ladies in Beef work in the coming financial year.
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Polish TV debut for Quality Standard Mark lamb
Quality Standard Mark lamb took a starring role in one of Polands most popular TV cookery shows recently.
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New videos highlight importance of sending clean stock to slaughter
Producers are being reminded about the importance of ensuring livestock are clean when they are presented for slaughter in two videos produced by AHDB Beef Lamb.
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New education programme to develop skills in meat supply chain
AHDB Beef Lamb have launched a Meat Education Programme to help further develop skills in the red meat supply chain.
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Impact of Free Trade Agreements on livestock sector in focus at AHDB Outlook Conference
The impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on the livestock sectors global competitiveness will be in the spotlight next month.
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Exports vital role for sheep meat sector
A two-pronged approach to developing global market opportunities will remain crucial for the sheep meat sector in 2016 and beyond, according to AHDB Beef Lamb.
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New appointment bolsters AHDB Beef Lamb’s communications team
The communication of AHDB Beef Lambs research and development and knowledge exchange activity has been given a boost thanks to the appointment of a new technical communications officer.
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Lamb retail sales remain healthy
Sales of lamb in October and November were up eight per cent by volume, according to the latest 12-week figures.
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Rodent control hub to help with new rules
A free, self-study training course on rodent control is now available for farmers via an industry online hub, Rodent Control on Farms.
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First meeting of beef expertise group has taken place
A group of beef industry consultants and advisers have got an in-depth insight into herd performance and selecting cattle for slaughter, thanks to a new initiative from AHDB Beef Lamb and the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC).
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Levy boards submit possible new mechanism for red meat levy
The red meat levy boards in England, Scotland and Wales have submitted a briefing document to Ministers in England, Scotland and Wales outlining an alternative option for the distribution of red meat levy income
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Former AHDB Beef Lamb Chairman awarded prestigious Royal Smithfield Club prize
Sheep farmer and former Chairman of AHDB Beef Lamb, John Cross, has been honoured by the Royal Smithfield Club for his services to the livestock industry over the last 25 years.
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Launch of Lebey Guide promotes QSM beef and lamb in Paris
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb has been placed alongside some of the top bistros and restaurants in London and Paris following the launch of a new gastronomic guide which recognises eateries of distinction in the two cities.
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First data collection completed in national beef cattle feed efficiency programme
Data collection is now complete for the first batch of cattle involved in the ground-breaking Beef Feed Efficiency Programme, marking an important project milestone.
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AHDB Outlook Conference 2016 date announced
EU membership and the livestock sectors competitiveness will come under the spotlight at the 2016 Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Outlook Conference.
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Top quality ram semen sought by RamCompare
The search has resumed for ram semen to be used as part of the UKs first large-scale commercial progeny test.
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Sheep Breeders’ Round Table hailed a success
Nearly 200 sheep industry representatives attended the 2015 Sheep Breeders Round Table, making it the biggest event yet.
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Adam Quinney appointed to AHDB Board with responsibility as Chair for Beef and Lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that Worcestershire farmer Adam Quinney has been appointed to its Board, with the additional responsibility of chairing its Beef Lamb Sector Board, with effect from 23 November 2015.
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New report celebrates sheep industry genetic progress
Genetic advances in the English sheep industry have been championed in a new report from AHDB Beef Lamb.
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Canadian market opens for beef exports
Canada has re-opened its market for imports of beef from the UK for the first time since 1996 as part of a deal covering 19 EU member states.
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Sheep producers warned over worm risk this autumn
Sheep producers are being cautioned to watch out for gut worms in lambs, after research identified that internal parasites are still a common cause of deaths in the autumn.
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Livestock producers sought to join progressive groups
AHDB Beef Lamb are looking for forward-thinking English producers to join their beef or sheep progressive groups.
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Beef and lamb mini-roasts hit the small screen
Beef and Lamb advertising has this week returned to TV screens in the UK.
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Chefs urged to #TryTheLamb
AHDB Beef Lamb is showcasing the excellence of Quality Standard Mark (QSM) lamb to foodservice operators across the country through the launch of a new digital engagement campaign.
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New Zealand sheep supply in spotlight at conference
A review of the sheep meat supply in New Zealand will be among the key topics at this years AHDB Beef Lamb Annual Conference.
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Quality Standard Mark lamb to hit premium retail shelves in Hong Kong
Home-produced lamb will next month compete with New Zealand and Australia for a greater slice of the consumer market in Hong Kong and Macau.