Animal Health
New harsher inspection regime postponed following pig sector pressure
The introduction of a new harsher inspection regime for pig producers has been postponed following pressure from the sector. The Animal and Plant…
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NFU Cymru calls Welsh gov to 'urgently reconsider' badger cull position
NFU Cymru is urging Welsh Government to "take note of the emerging evidence in England" following the publication of a bovine TB eradication strategy…
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Minimum salary threshold for migrants 'risks no vets in abattoirs'
The proposed salary thresholds for skilled migrants post-Brexit may threaten the status of EU vets carrying out “critical” work in UK…
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New automated system detects early signs of cattle lameness
Farmers could soon have a special early-detection system for lameness in cattle thanks to a new piece of technology. Using location tracking data…
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New ventilation system to help poultry welfare in hot weather
A prototype for a new poultry ventilation system has been created with the aim of improving the welfare and production of broiler chickens. The novel…
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Bovine TB testing rules relaxed for lower-risk farms
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert to annual, rather than six-monthly, testing. The…
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Pig producers back calls to improve global antibiotic stewardship
The UK pig industry has backed calls to improve stewardship of antimicrobials in global pork production in order to ensure a level playing field. The…
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Farmer injected cows with 'diesel substance' to fake TB result for compensation
A farmer under “financial pressure” injected cattle with a diesel type substance in order to fake a positive bovine TB result and claim compensation…
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NI farmers hit major milestone in efforts to eradicate BVD
Northern Irish farmers have achieved a milestone in its BVD eradication efforts with 900 farmers receiving confirmation their herd is at ‘low risk’…
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Scheme to help monitor pig herd health relaunched
Farmers are being invited to join a scheme which will give them access to post-mortem data on their pigs to help monitor the health of their herd and…
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