Animal Health
M bovis more widespread than previously thought, survey says
Mycoplasma bovis is more widespread than previously thought, affecting beef and dairy cattle across the country, according to results from a new…
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Lowest ever sales of livestock antibiotics recorded in UK
The UK has recorded the lowest ever sales of livestock veterinary antibiotics, reducing by more than half since 2014, according to a government…
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Bird flu: Poultry in England must now be housed indoors
All poultry and captive birds in England must now be housed indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu as mandatory measures roll out today. Farmers…
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AHDB's Pig Health Scheme to end amid levy income drop
AHDB's Pig Health Scheme (PHS) will come to an end as the organisation anticipates a reduction in the pork levy income. Funding for the scheme, which…
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Test before treating against cattle parasites at housing, experts say
Farmers should test animals before giving anthelmintics at or around housing this year to check if they are really needed, cattle worming experts…
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Calls for APHA to be adequately resourced amid bird flu crisis
An MP who is the only vet in the Commons has called for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to be adequately resourced amid the UK's largest…
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Study maps genes linked to drug resistance in parasitic worm
UK researchers have pinpointed how drug resistance emerges in a parasitic worm, providing crucial data for tracking resistant variants in the field…
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Housing order frustration for England as rest of UK urges vigilance
The free range egg sector has highlighted their frustration with the new housing order for England as the country's largest ever bird flu outbreak…
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New tool helps Welsh pig producers to benchmark businesses
Pig producers in Wales can now benchmark their business’ performance using a free programme developed by the sector. Designed for all types of pig…
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Calf pneumonia cases down to 10% after housing adjustments
Adjusting housing and feed intakes around weaning has helped a Welsh calf-rearer significantly reduce incidence of pneumonia. Hugh Jones, who farms…
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