Animal Health
Risk assessment recommended for at-risk farms as tick numbers rise
A risk assessment is recommended for at-risk farms as tick numbers are due to peak in the coming weeks, according to experts. Ticks, which transmit…
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Red alert for high worm egg counts as warm, wet weather persists
A sheep farmer has told others to be on their guard against nematodirus and stomach worms as warm and wet weather sees egg counts spike. Tom Carlisle…
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Authorities rule out foot-and-mouth on Norfolk pig farm
Veterinary officials have ruled out foot-and-mouth on a Norfolk pig farm following suspicion of the disease, but testing is ongoing for swine…
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Animal Health
Suspected case of foot-and-mouth on Norfolk pig farm
There is a suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on a pig farm in Norfolk, the government has announced, but initial tests do not indicate the…
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Pig sector antibiotic use falls again despite challenging year
The UK pig sector reduced antibiotic use by 17% in 2021 despite farmers experiencing an extremely challenging year, new figures show. It brings the…
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Animal Health
Feeding live yeast can help alleviate heat stress impact in pigs
Feeding a live yeast can help alleviate the impact of heat stress in pigs, Lallemand Animal Nutrition says as temperature continue to stay above…
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Government confirms consultation into ending cages in farming
The government has announced a consultation into ending the use of cages for laying hens and crates for farrowing sows following a petition by…
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Intensive livestock farming could help reduce pandemic risks, study says
Intensive livestock farming could, contrary to the prevailing wisdom, help reduce the risk of future pandemics, according to a team of scientists…
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New case of bird flu confirmed in captive birds in East Sussex
A new case of highly-pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in captive birds in East Sussex, as the UK’s top scientists join forces to curb the…
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UK’s top scientists join forces to curb largest ever bird flu outbreak
A major UK research consortium has convened to battle bird flu following unprecedented outbreaks, which have led to more than 100 UK cases this year…
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