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UK 'not prepared' for foot-and-mouth outbreak, vets warn
The UK may not be prepared for another foot-and-mouth outbreak, industry leaders have warned, as new cases emerge across Europe. Recent detections in…
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Orf found on nearly 90% of UK sheep farms, study reveals
Orf is present on nearly nine in ten UK sheep farms, new research has revealed, with concerns raised over antibiotic use, low veterinary involvement…
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Bird flu restrictions eased with outdoor access from 9 April
Poultry keepers will be able to let birds outside again from 9 April, following updated guidance from Defra confirming that bird flu housing rules…
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Livestock at risk as ferry chaos hits Scotland's island farms
Ferry disruption is pushing island farmers towards crisis point, with livestock welfare and essential supplies at risk, NFU Scotland has warned. The…
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Seven in 10 Brits would avoid restaurants serving lower-welfare eggs
Seven in 10 Britons would avoid restaurants serving lower-welfare imported eggs, new research suggests, exposing a growing gap between consumer…
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Scotland tightens bluetongue rules — but trade fears grow over £35m impact
Scotland will tighten controls to keep bluetongue out of its sheep flock — but industry leaders warn the move could disrupt cross-border livestock…
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Debate over non-stun slaughter intensifies amid calls for reform
Nearly six in ten Britons support banning non-stun slaughter, new polling shows, as pressure grows on ministers to act. New polling by More In Common…
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60% rise in egg imports raises alarm over standards and safety
A surge in imported eggs produced to lower standards is raising serious concerns over food safety, hen welfare and the future of UK egg production, a…
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Welsh sheep farmers set for genetics upgrade with £3m funding
A £3 million investment in sheep genetics is set to boost flock performance and cut emissions across Wales, as farmers gain access to advanced…
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Bird flu forces cancellation of poultry classes at Balmoral Show
Poultry classes at one of Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural events have been cancelled due to ongoing avian flu restrictions, in a move set to…
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