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Firework and sky lantern risk highlighted by farmers
Farming organisations are highlighting the risk fireworks and sky lanterns have on farms as a fire hazard and on livestock health. Many farmers and…
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'Devastated' farmer at centre of BSE case calls situation 'heartbreaking'
The farmer at the centre of a farm lock down due to a case of BSE, or 'mad cow disease', has said the situation is "heartbreaking". Boghead Farm in…
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Scottish farm in lockdown after 'mad cow disease' detected
A farm in Aberdeenshire has been put in a state of lock down as a case of BSE, or 'mad cow disease', has been confirmed on the property, the Scottish…
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'One in 10' councils supply non-stunned meat to schools
At least 18 councils are supplying non-stunned meat to schools, new research has revealed, despite pressure from veterinary organisations to ban the…
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New approach to livestock welfare shifts focus to individual animal
A new approach to farm assurance schemes seeks to change the way they look at welfare by focusing on the individual animal and looking at ‘welfare…
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Liver fluke warning urges farmers to ‘keep on guard’
Sheep and cattle farmers have been told to "keep on guard" when it comes to the liver fluke threat risk this autumn. While liver fluke burdens on…
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Nine cattle die after eating poisonous plant thrown in field
Five cows and four calves have died after eating yew tree clippings which had been thrown into the field, a Hampshire farm business has said. Newlyns…
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China suffers worst case of swine fever yet
China has suffered its most serious case of African swine fever yet, further damaging the country's cherished $1 trillion pig industry. A farm in the…
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Additional TB testing and increased support for Welsh farmers announced
Additional contiguous testing and increased veterinary support for farmers will be implemented in herds in North Wales following a local spike in TB…
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Anglesey farmers short on winter fodder urged to ask for help
Farmers in Anglesey who are low on silage following this year's extreme weather can now receive bales thanks to a farming union and a local energy…
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