News

Record Order for UK Aberdeen Angus Genetics to Brazil
2010-Aug-10
The largest ever order of UK Aberdeen Angus genetics has been secured by a British company. The order comprises 100,000 doses of British Angus semen which is destined for Brazil. More is in line to follow over the next two years.

Beef and Sheep Export Trade Continues to Grow 2010-Jun-25
Exports of both beef and sheepmeat from the UK have continued to grow over the past year, reveal the latest analyses of official trade data by EBLEX – the industry body for beef and lamb levy payers. However, the pace of expansion has slowed markedly, partly as a result of less favourable exchange rates.

Aberdeen-Angus Stock Form New Herd in Central Italy
2010-Jun-07
A consignment of Aberdeen-Angus heifers and a yearling bull from Shropshire-based Robert Lane’s Penguin herd are on their way to Italy to fulfill an export order worth £25,000.

Beef and Sheep Meat Exports on the Up 08/03/09
Last year saw a significant rise in beef and sheep meat exports from the UK, driven by the favourable exchange rate and ongoing investment in market opportunities, according to EBLEX Ltd.

Scottish Farmers Call for Livestock Import Ban 30/10/08
Representatives of Scottish livestock producers have united behind a call for Scotland’s farmers to impose an immediate ban on imports of cattle and sheep from mainland Europe in light of the worsening disease situation.

A Limousin Export First as Embryos Shipped to Australia 05/09/08
Interest in UK Limousin genetics has gathered further momentum this week with what is believed to be the first ever export of Limousin embryos to Australia, eight in total, by Hexham-based Eggs-Port Ltd on behalf of Harry Emslie, Kinknockie, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

UK Sheep Breeding Stock Exports Resume 08/01/08
The first shipments of breeding ewes have already gone to the EU following the resumption of live exports.

NBA action secures Dover-Calais export route for pedigree and breeding cattle 24/10/06
The valuable P&O ferry route between Dover and Calais remains open to pedigree cattle and genuine breeding stock following the successful intervention of the National Beef Association.