Animal Health
OIE urges better biosecurity in backyard flocks to counter bird flu threat
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) says countries need to improve biosecurity in backyard flocks to counter the threat of diseases like…
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Further measures announced to help drought-hit farmers
The Government has announced further measures for farmers struggling to access animal feed due to this summer's dry weather. New flexibility from the…
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'One off' fund to help Suffolk sheep breeders boost flock genetics
Welsh pedigree Suffolk sheep breeders can now apply for a share of funding to boost the genetics of their flocks, thanks to the foresight of a group…
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Pig keepers urged to avoid feeding food waste to their animals
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales is reminding pig keepers it is illegal to feed catering waste and meat to their pigs as it risks introducing…
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Bluetongue virus detected in two cattle imported from France
Farmers have been urged to be vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was picked up in two cattle imported from France. The Animal and Plant…
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New report recognises progress in fight against major cattle diseases
A state-of-the-nation review of cattle health and welfare has recognised progress in the fights against both Bovine Viral Diarrhoea and Johne’s…
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Welsh Government resists calls to introduce England-style badger cull
The Welsh Government has resisted calls to reinstate a badger cull despite farmers saying they have "simply had enough" of the impacts bovine TB has…
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Welsh farmers call for badger cull to be reinstated
Farmers have called for the badger cull to be reinstated in Wales following the release of figures which show the cull is having positive progress in…
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Simple blood test could aid cattle health and productivity
A simple blood test could be used in the future to predict the health and productivity of dairy cows, research shows. Testing female calves for…
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Weather conditions prompts lungworm disease warning
Farmers have been told to remain vigilant for signs of lungworm disease in cattle following this summer's dry weather and recent heavy rain. Recent…
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