Animal Health
Last year saw record levels of lamb parasite, data shows
Farmers have been told to be on their guard for roundworms this season after data shows a higher than average worm egg counts, despite…
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Biosecurity industry leader Livetec launches new advisory service
With the UK experiencing some of the highest rates of disease since records began - from bird flu already being here to deadly African swine fever at…
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First round of Animal Health and Welfare Grants now open
The window for the first round of Animal Health and Welfare Grants is now open, with grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 available. The grants will…
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Welsh government unveils refreshed five-year bovine TB plan
A refreshed five-year delivery plan to build on the steady progress achieved to date to eradicate bovine TB in Wales has been published. Partnership…
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Farmers told not to ignore coughing in calves amid M bovis concern
Farmers should investigate the causes of pneumonia and coughing in calves and take steps to understand the mycoplasma status of their herds, animals…
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Over £9m awarded to develop cutting-edge farming technology
Three cutting-edge projects will receive a share of over £9 million in funding to carry out research and development on proposals to boost farming…
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Animal Health
Precision Breeding Bill gains Royal Assent after decades of campaigning
The Precision Breeding Bill has gained Royal Assent following decades of industry campaigning. The potential role of new breeding technologies in…
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African swine fever worry as Hull authorities seize 80kg of illegal meat
Authorities in East Yorkshire have uncovered and seized large volumes of pork products from countries that have reported African swine fever (ASF) in…
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Outer Hebrides islanders vote against mass deer cull
Islanders in the Outer Hebrides have voted against removing all the red deer from a 93,000-acre community-owned estate in a move welcomed by rural…
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NI cattle farmers warned of looming TB testing restrictions
There will be restrictions on bovine TB testing during a three-week period from 29 May to 19 June, the Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has…
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