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New guide on identifying beef carcases
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The new Eblex guide helps with identifying types of cattle, gender, age and conformations by studying carcases.
Eblex brochure helps with the study of cattle carcases

A new guide on to how to identify cows, bulls, steers and heifers of different ages and conformations aims to provide a useful training tool for anyone working in the beef industry.

The Identifying Beef Carcases educational guide from EBLEX - a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board - describes different breeds and types of cattle, details their uses in beef production and illustrates how to identify the sex and age of the animal as well as how to grade conformation by studying the carcase.

It explores the differences in muscle development, changes in bone structure due to the age of the animal, and fat and meat coloration and also contains two beef carcase classification charts.

One of these shows the typical classification for cow beef and the other features conformation standards for Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef. It includes examples of good and poor conformation, with images and detailed descriptions showcasing acceptable industry standards.

Business development manager for EBLEX, Dick van Leeuwen, who produced the guide, said: “Identifying Beef Carcases is the latest in our series of knowledge transfer publications developed to help businesses improve their operational effectiveness.

"This guide combines the knowledge of EBLEX’s team of experts and it will enable businesses to educate and train the next generation of butchers and beef buyers.”

To order printed copies of the guide call the QSM Scheme Hotline on 0845 491 8787 or, to view online, visit www.eblextrade.co.uk.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.