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18/12/2015 Ear Tag Testing for BVD Could Help Eradicate this Complex Disease Region: National John Hoskins, Director of the NBA firmly believes that monitoring BVD with the use of tag tests has helped to make it easier to eradicate what is a very complex disease. He is keen to stress that elimination is an achievable target for all UK producers. When attached the tag takes a tissue sample for analysis, it can be used on any age of animal... read more

17/12/2015 National Beef Association Appoints Northern Board Member Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) has today announced the appointment of Northumberland Farmer William Walton to its Board. William, a member of the NBA, is the third generation of the Walton Family to have farmed Penpeugh Farm at Bardon Mill near Hexham in Northumberland. William’s role will be to represent the North East region for the NBA, a... read more

16/11/2015 Results from the Pedigree Calf Fair…. Region: Northern Ireland SHOWMANSHIP The showmanship classes at the Pedigree Calf Fair were judged by Alison Connolly from Saintfield. Throughout the morning competitors were observed preparing their animals for the showring, and working with their teammates to keep the cattle clean and stall tidy. The class winners receive embroidered jackets sponsored by Alison Beattie ... read more

16/11/2015 Calf Fair and Beef Expo NI to be repeated in 2016 Region: Northern Ireland The inaugural Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo was an unqualified success, according to event organiser and Chairman David Connolly. “We had a tremendous turnout of stock and visitors on the day,” he said. “I had predicted beforehand that the event would represent a showcase for the pedigree beef champions of tomorrow, and given the views expre... read more

06/11/2015 More than 300 entries catalogued for multi-breed beef showcase Region: Northern Ireland The countdown is on ahead of next weekend’s Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo, and organisers have been overwhelmed by the number of entries catalogued and the level of interest from commercial trade exhibitors. The inaugural multi-breed event takes place at the Balmoral Showgrounds, Belfast, on Saturday 14th November. Judging commences at 10.00... read more

06/11/2015 An opportunity to see champions of the future All roads lead to the RUAS Showgrounds in Belfast on Saturday November 14th for the inaugural Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo. “We are breaking new ground with this initiative,” explained event organiser and chairman David Connolly. “Never before has the beef industry in Northern Ireland been given such a high-profile platform on which to displ... read more

06/11/2015 Industry must be more efficient Region: Northern Ireland The beef industry must follow the example shown by the pig and poultry sectors in terms of becoming more efficient, according to AFBI’s Dr Francis Lively. “This is why the Beef Strategy 2020, which is the backdrop for the upcoming Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo, is so important,” he said. Dr Francis Lively will be one of the six speakers takin... read more

06/11/2015 Crystalyx confirms sponsorship Region: Northern Ireland Crystalyx has confirmed its sponsorship of the Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo. In addition, the company’s representative David Morgan will be providing a seminar presentation at the event. Unlocking the real potential of forage will be the overarching theme of his presentation. “When grass and silage are plentiful, the feeding of extra ener... read more

04/11/2015 Processors Enforce Restrictions on Cattle Movements Region: National Meat Processors want to charge for cattle movements Meat processors are calling for restrictions to be applied to cattle movements. If there is going to be a deduction for cattle movements, the question to be asked is ‘what justification is there?’ Beef from these cattle won’t be any cheaper on the shelves, these cattle won’t yield differently, ... read more

04/11/2015 More than 300 Entries Catalogued for Multi-breed Beef Showcase Region: National The countdown is on ahead of next weekend’s Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo, and organisers have been overwhelmed by the number of entries catalogued and the level of interest from commercial trade exhibitors. The inaugural multi-breed event takes place at the Balmoral Showgrounds, Belfast, on Saturday 14th November. Judging commences at 10.00a... read more

28/10/2015 Beef South West set to be a Bonanza Region: National This year’s Beef South West on Wednesday 11th November at Westpoint Arena, Exeter is set to be the best yet. 140 show cattle are booked to compete to be crowned Best in Show. Entries have come forward from as far afield as Wales and the Eastern Counties. The desire to show at Westpoint Arena this year is so keen there is even a waiting list of ... read more

28/10/2015 Beef South West Region: National John May, pictured holding his prize winning bull Boskenna Donal, along with Nick Burrington are two of the mainstays of this year’s Beef South West Event, due to be held this year at Westpoint, Exeter on 11th November. John is head steward of the breed society stands and is confident all major pedigree breeds will be at the show to highlight the... read more

28/10/2015 Celebration of West Country Beef Region: National This year’s Beef South West Show which is to be held at Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Wednesday 11th November is going to be a celebration of all that is good about West Country beef. Not only will there be the premiere primestock show for the best West Country commercial fatstock and pedigree cattle, there will also be competitions for the finest be... read more

27/10/2015 NBA Beef Expo Returns Peak District Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) has announced that the 2016 NBA Beef Expo will be held at The Agricultural Business Centre and home of Bakewell Market, 15 years after the expo was last held in the area. The annual highlight of the beef industry calendar is due to take place on Friday 20th May, with organisers looking to build upon the huge ... read more

19/10/2015 Dairy farmers urged to place more 21 day old beef sired calves on rearing market Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) believe dairy farmers should consider the value a beef calf could add to their bottom line. Here Chris Mallon national director for the National Beef Assocation gives some further background. In an era of sexed semen, reduced margins from milk, and an expanding dairy herd the value of a good beef cross calf s... read more

02/09/2015 NBA Unconvinced by RTA Proposals for the Introduction of Whole Life Assurance Region: National After a meeting of the Policy Committee to discuss members concerns over the RTA Whole Life Assurance, NBA Chief Executive, Chris Mallon upholds the consensus of the meeting, with the NBA standing by the decision to reject the current proposals for the introduction of Lifetime Assurance as outlined in the RTA consultation. Commenting Chris said: ... read more

01/09/2015 NBA Expresses Dismay at Failure to Sign off AHDB Marketing Campaign Region: National With the announcement of the resignation of Stuart Roberts as chairman of the AHDB Beef and Lamb board for levy payers in England, the industry has been left not knowing what the future holds for beef and lamb marketing. Chris Mallon, Chief Executive of the NBA expressed their dismay commenting; “We are aware that AHDB beef and lamb has had a pro... read more

12/08/2015 Demands for Agricultural Ombudsman Ignored Region: National The continuing struggle farmers face to make a profit has led some to take action, sparking protests from milk producers across the country. With government legislation still not in place, the problem has been ignored for far too long and requires urgent action to protect British food producers and suppliers. Once again the National Beef Associati... read more

10/07/2015 Beef Industry Gets ‘Beefed Up’ with 1% Growth Region: National After tough first quarter of the year the beef industry is showing signs of improvement According to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, in the year to 24th May, the value of the UK beef market grew by over 1% on the year earlier to reach £2.17 billion. Since January this year the price for prime cattle has been falling, however Chris Mallon ... read more

22/05/2015 Sooty Sweeps the Board at the 2015 NBA Beef Expo With the Theme of “Meeting the Changing Lifestyle of Today’s Consumer” the Beef Industry’s annual showcase has been another triumph. Region: National Held at the York Auction Centre, 2015’s NBA Beef Expo had its view firmly fixed on the future. Its theme was focused on technology and its power to improve day-to-day farming, together with the changing needs of modern consumers and what they want from the marketplace. The event started on Wednesday with over 250 attending the farm tours. The sun... read more

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