Animal Health
Preparations underway to ensure supply of livestock medicine in 'no deal' Brexit
The govt has put in place what is calls a 'multi-layered approach' to support industry
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3D tech which detects emotional state of pigs could benefit farmers
Facial recognition technology aims to detect emotional state in pigs
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Ram sperm frozen for 50 years used to impregnate 34 ewes
The samples taken from four rams are described as the 'world's oldest known viable semen'
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£6m allocated to vets to contain highly contagious cattle disease
The £5.7 million 'Stamp It Out' initiative was launched by Defra
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'Contact chains' between farms could help improve disease control
Study looks at the extent to which British farms are connected through cattle movements
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Supply of livestock medicine will be prioritised in event of 'no deal'
Veterinary medicines authorised under the Veterinary Medicines Regulation have been listed as 'critical goods'
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Man found guilty of failing to treat sheep with fly strike
Leon Anthony Davies received an indefinite disqualification to keep sheep.
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Large farms and high stocking densities 'bring increased risk of salmonella'
Large farms and high stocking densities bring increased risk of salmonella spread in layer flocks, according to a scientific report for the EU. The…
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Beef farmers advised about the risks of straw impaction
Reports of cows dying from straw impaction highlights the risks associated with feeding straw-based rations to suckler cows. Beef farmers are being…
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Welsh hill farmers urged to take part in Hill Ram Scheme
The expression of interest window to take part in the Hill Ram Scheme is now open for Welsh hill farmers. Farmers who are interested have until 31…
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