Animal Health
Cattle trampling case sparks renewed safety warning for farmers
Farmers are being warned about their duty of care after a dog walker was trampled by cattle in a case that led to prosecution by the Health and…
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Bluetongue measures lifted as livestock trade restarts across Irish border
Livestock trade across the Irish border is set to resume after new bluetongue measures were agreed by authorities in Northern Ireland and the…
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Animal Health
Bird flu outbreaks trigger cull of more than 23,000 pheasants
Bird flu fears are rising across the UK after a confirmed outbreak in England and a suspected case in Northern Ireland prompted the culling of tens…
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Animal Health
Cambridge vet school saved after opposition from farmers and vets
Plans to close the University of Cambridge’s veterinary school have been abandoned after strong opposition from farmers and vets. The decision comes…
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Animal Health
Turkey vaccine trials mark new step in fight against bird flu
Trials of a new avian influenza vaccine have begun in the UK, raising hopes of a new tool to combat bird flu. The targeted study, launched on…
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Animal Health
Illegal meat and plant imports bypass Dover checks in 'drive-by' loophole
Meat and plant imports carrying potential disease risks are entering the UK without inspection, new data has revealed. The findings have raised…
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Animal Health
UK warned as African swine fever cases surge across Europe
African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across Europe, with nearly 2,000 new cases reported in just two months, raising concerns for the pig…
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Spring worm warning as 2026 Nematodirus forecast goes live
A potentially costly spring parasite threat is looming for lamb producers as the 2026 Nematodirus Hatching Forecast goes live. The Sustainable…
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Cold milk feeding delivers strong growth in surplus lamb trial
With labour stretched during peak lambing, new trial results suggest surplus lambs can achieve strong growth rates when reared on cold milk replacer…
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Volatility, TB and regulation threaten dairy growth, industry leaders say
British dairy’s future hangs on fair contracts, stable regulation and decisive government action, NFU leaders have warned, as farmers grapple with…
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