CIS News
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Farmer Focus: Mark Wood, Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire farmer Mark Wood of Portway Farms manages the dairy side of the family business. They run a herd of 320 Holsteins, 280 beef and along with grassland they have arabl
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CIS Employee Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Liz Brown began her career on 28 June 1971 as a milk recorder for what was the Scottish Milk Marketing Board. Over the 50 years, Liz has worked closely with numerous dairy farms a
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Farmer Focus: Quintrell Jerseys, Cornwall
The Quintrell Herd was established in 1975 by John and Jenny Colwell when they gained their first Cornwall Council tenancy at Quintrell Downs near Newquay. Managed full time by son
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Scam Phone Calls
It has been brought to our attention that a number of scam phone calls are being made advising farmers they need a Johne’s test. We believe this to be a Russian company claiming to be CIS. If you receive a call believing it to be a scam please hang up immediately and call CIS on 01923 695319 or contact your local CIS Field Manager.
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RABDF Gold Cup Winner
Congratulations to Firm of Bryce Sloan on winning the RADBF Gold Cup at Dairy-Tech on Wednesday 5th February 2020.
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Rising Through the Ranks - New Head of Field Services Appointed at the Cattle Information Service
The Cattle Information Service (CIS), leading milk recording organisation, welcomes internal promotion of Janette Mathie, who has been committed to the business for 29 years, progr
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Farmer Focus: Abi Reader
Opening her farm to the public is something Abi is keen to do as part of her drive to educate, engage and enthuse consumers about farming.
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Farmer Focus: Stephen Bone
5 years ago, Stephen decided to start regular milk testing with the intention of identifying the level of Johne’s in the herd with the long term aim of controlling and eradicatin
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Testing for Johne's Disease
Johne’s disease is a fatal wasting disease of cattle, and is an increasing problem on farms across the UK. Dan Humphries from Leonard, Lambert & May Farm Veterinary Surgeons gives