Animal Health
New BVD trade requirements for exports to Ireland begin
Northern Irish exporters moving cattle to the Republic of Ireland for breeding and production must now meet new requirements related to Bovine Viral…
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Bovine TB herd incidence in NI reaches highest level since 2019
Bovine TB herd incidence has reached its highest level in Northern Ireland since 2019, farm leaders in the province have warned. Figures show that…
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Farmers needed for new trials of Annual Health and Welfare Review
Livestock producers are being encouraged to take part in new trials of the Annual Health and Welfare Review, starting this autumn. The trials form…
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High-path bird flu confirmed on Devon poultry farm
A new case of highly-pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in commercial poultry on a Devon farm, with all affected by the disease to be culled…
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NI farmers offered fluke detection study visit to Isle of Islay farms
Northern Irish sheep farmers are being given the chance to travel to Isle of Islay in Scotland to learn about on-farm trial work looking at fluke…
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Animal Health
Suboptimal vaccination practice in UK sheep, survey finds
New research has revealed the large extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in the UK sheep industry and the impact of the lack of awareness of…
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Animal Health
Experts say vaccinate against enzootic abortion before tupping
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their ewes against enzootic abortion before tupping to help prevent unnecessary lamb losses, estimated to cost…
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Government must strengthen border controls amid ASF risk, NFUS says
The UK's heightened African swine fever risk must be matched by the government strengthening border controls, NFU Scotland warns. The union has…
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Menter Moch Cymru announces herd health scheme extension
Menter Moch Cymru has announced an extension of its Herd Health Plan scheme, enabling smaller pig herds to receive support during a crucial time for…
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Consider farmers at individual level when controlling outbreaks, study says
Livestock diseases will be better managed by incorporating the behaviours of individual farmers into national infection control policies, according…
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