Animal Health
Halal meat can't be labelled organic, EU's top court rules
Halal and kosher meat cannot be labelled 'organic' as the practices do not place high emphasis on the animals' welfare, the EU's top court has ruled…
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Dutch farmers' leader warns UK of cage-free egg production
A Dutch egg farmers' leader has warned British producers about the potential dangers of switching to cage-free production. All major retailers in the…
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Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep seeks Chair Elect
An active sheep farmer is wanted to become Chair Elect of the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) to drive sustainable strategies for…
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Sheep farmers challenge proposals to release sea eagles
Sheep farmers are challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight due to concerns they could kill livestock. The Roy…
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'Truly shocking': Two brothers sentenced after 58 cattle left to decay
Two farming brothers have been sentenced after officers found 58 cattle carcasses in various states of decay in sheds and on fields. A sentencing…
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Public opinion wanted on DNA altered meat
A survey seeks to gauge public opinion on gene-edited meat and whether they would eat meat from an animal that has had its DNA altered. People are…
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Online retailer Boohoo makes u-turn on wool ban after criticism from farmers
Online fashion company BooHoo has performed a U-turn on its wool ban after coming under the fire from farmers and customers. BooHoo banned the sale…
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45 countries still use animal growth promoters, report says
New figures show the use of antimicrobials for growth promotion has declined from 60 to 45 countries since the last round of data collection. The…
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'This darker form of animal rights activism is a serious concern'
A form of animal rights activism which is 'darker' and 'more insidious' is a 'serious concern' for pig producers, a leading industry figure has said…
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'Increasing political appetite' to improve live animal transport
The UK’s leading veterinary association is urging the government to put welfare 'at the heart' of any decision-making with regards to moving…
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