Animal Health
African swine fever in UK would 'devastate' pig sector, Red Tractor warns
The UK would be 'devastated' if African swine fever (ASF) were to reach its shores, Red Tractor has warned, with farmers being told to follow good…
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Dozens of animal welfare laws 'at risk' from carried-over EU laws bill
The RSPCA is warning that the UK's animal welfare standards could plunge, as 44 laws carried over from the EU come under threat from proposed new UK…
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Industry project helps Welsh sheep farm halve prolapse rate
A Denbighshire sheep farm has halved its incidence of prolapse at lambing by tackling known risk factors in pregnant ewes. Prolapse had been one of…
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Three cases of high path bird flu confirmed across England
Three cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed across England this week, as the country's largest ever outbreak continues. Avian…
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Five cases of seneca valley virus confirmed in pigs
The five cases of vesicular disease in pigs identified on farms in England last year were seneca valley virus (SVV), Defra has confirmed. Cases of…
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Farmers reminded to keep up worming regimes amid housing order
Free-range egg producers are being reminded by an animal health expert to keep up worming regimes during the ongoing avian influenza housing order…
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High path bird flu confirmed in poultry on Isle of Man
The Isle of Man government has confirmed a case of bird flu in poultry, as cases of the highly infectious disease continue. The government's chief…
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UK's chief vet awarded in New Year Honours for services to farming
Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer (CVO), has been made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) for her services to UK…
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UK pig sector seeks clarity on regionalisation in ASF outbreak
The UK pig sector is seeking clarity on whether the regionalisation approach in the EU would apply to pork exports in the event of an African swine…
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Dr Richard Irvine announced as Wales' new chief veterinary officer
Dr Richard Irvine, the current UK deputy chief veterinary officer, has been announced as Wales’ new chief veterinary officer (CVO). Dr Irvine, who is…
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