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Challenges continue for suckler herds

草榴社区 with suckler herds are continuing to face challenges despite higher prices this year, with Defra prime cattle slaughter figures pointing to a significant reduction of nearly 5% in Great Britain in the first half of 2025

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Challenges continue for suckler herds

It comes as slaughter numbers eased off unexpectedly for Scottish cattle in July, with prices edging back higher but remaining 10% below the spring peak. According to Quality Meat Scotland's latest...

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