Animal Health
New vet app launched to support livestock treatment planning
Livestock vets in Wales have been given a new on-farm app designed to speed up treatment planning and support the responsible use of antibiotics. The…
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Heat stress warning for autumn-born calves
Dairy farmers are being urged to review support for pregnant cows this summer, amid warnings that heat stress could affect the health and performance…
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Farm animal vets at risk from fee reforms, MPs warn
MPs have warned that efforts to reduce veterinary fees must not come at the expense of rural and farm-animal practices. A new report by the…
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UK urged to match EU rules on antibiotic-fed livestock
Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban imports of meat, dairy and eggs produced using antibiotics as growth promoters, warning that British…
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Defra lifts bird flu restrictions after risk downgrade
Avian Influenza Prevention Zones across Great Britain have been lifted after the risk of bird flu in poultry and wild birds was downgraded. The…
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Poultry keepers offered £430 biosecurity reviews
Poultry keepers in England can now claim £430 for vet-led farm reviews aimed at strengthening disease prevention and reducing the risk of avian…
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Fife farm set to slaughter 271 untraceable cattle
A major cattle traceability breach in Fife has left 271 animals unable to enter the food chain, with the farm business deciding to slaughter them…
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New scheme targets bovine TB on both sides of Irish border
A new £4 million cross-border project will test a joined-up approach to tackling bovine TB in cattle, badgers and local farms on both sides of the…
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New survey aims to identify Scotland's sheep flock health challenges
Scotland’s sheep farmers are being urged to help steer future flock health research by sharing the health issues causing the biggest challenges on…
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Rare livestock breeds 'at risk' under new disease control plans
Rare livestock breeds could be left vulnerable to disease outbreaks if smaller herds and flocks are excluded from new government animal health…
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