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29/01/2016 Classes Announced for National Beef Association 2016 Spring Spectacular Show Region: National Part of the Flagship Beef Expo Event to be held at Bakewell in May Just announced, it has been confirmed that there will be a total of 12 classes including four championship classes and a supreme champion class at this year’s National Beef Association’s (NBA) 2016 National Spring Spectacular Show (NSSS). With an overall prize fund of over £5000 t... read more

15/01/2016 Judges Announced for the NBA Beef Expo 2016 Spring Spectacular Show Region: National Two highly successful beef industry stalwarts, renowned for their pedigree and commercial cattle, have been invited to judge at the National Beef Association’s (NBA) Beef Expo 2016, National Spring Spectacular Show, which is returning to the Peak District National Park. Phil Sellers from Lincoln will judge the Native and Continental classes togeth... read more

08/01/2016 Proactive Health Planning is Key to Herd Performance Region: National Proactive Health Planning is Key to Herd Performance Proactive Health Planning is Key to Herd Performance “Performance review and then management planning aimed at improvement should be a regular part of the routine on any farm but can often be neglected because of the many and varied day to day tasks necessary to look after the animals and ens... read more

Executive Group Chef from the Robert Parker Collection of hotels to support the National Beef Association with a series of beef recipes.

05/01/2016 Executive Group Chef from the Robert Parker Collection of hotels to support the National Beef Association with a series of beef recipes. During the next twelve months Philippe Wavrin, the Group Executive Chef for the privately owned Robert Parker Collection of hotels will provide the National Beef Association with a series of seasonal recipes using the very best of British Beef. Having trained at the Hotel School of Strasbourg Philippe, originally from Alsace in France has a rich ... read more

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

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