Latest news and events from Meadow Quality, our rearers, producers and industry partners.

The Crucial Role of Approved Finishing Units (AFUs) in Delivering the GB Calf Strategy
The role of AFUS in GB Calf Strategy The new GB Calf Strategy highlights the need for fair and reliable routes to market. These routes

🐄 Autumn Calf Rearing Bulletin
🐄 Autumn Calf Rearing Bulletin 🌧️ The transition from the warmest summer on record has been abruptly ended by the arrival of what is already

Nick Cole to walk 50 miles in 24 hours to raise money for Dementia UK!
Nick’s story: On the 4th of October, I will be taking part in the Longmynd Hike – a gruelling 24-hour 50 mile challenge over the

Meadow Quality to Join Genus ABS Beef Open Day 🐮
We are delighted to be joining Genus ABS at their upcoming Beef Open Day in Chester on Tuesday 9th September, as part of GB Calf

Tenbury show 2025 🐮✨
We are so proud of our 12 young calf rearers 😍 – the calves looked immaculate and so professionally presented at the Tenbury Show 🐮✨

🎓 Bursary Winner Announcement – Rhian Masson 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s bursary winner is Rhian Masson, a Veterinary Bioscience student at Harper Adams University with a strong passion for

Heat Stress – MQ top tips and warning signs
As the UK experiences increasingly warm summers, livestock producers are being reminded of the dangers of heat stress in calves, particularly those in housed or

Summer Newsletter 2025 – Out Now!
As we step into the heart of summer, we’re pleased to share the latest edition of the Meadow Quality Newsletter with our valued customers and

Beef Week is here!!
Back for its 15th year – Great British Beef week will be commencing on the 23rd of April. This is a week dedicated to appreciating

The MQ Spring newsletter is here!!
Read all about what we have been up to so far in 2025 in our spring newsletter! From new staff, to sponsorship this newsletter explains

Welcome Niamh Williams to the MQ Team
Niamh Williams joins the Meadow Quality team as a trainee field officer A farmer’s daughter from Wrexham, Niamh has been immersed in agriculture from a

Clive Mahony Bursary Award 2024 – Megan Phillips
We are delighted to announce that the self-described ‘livestock sector advocate’ Megan Harvey has been awarded the 2024 Clive Mahony Bursary Award meaning she is