Animal Health
Risk of swine fever virus entering UK remains at 'medium'
The risk of the African swine fever virus entering the UK remains at 'medium' following confirmation of the virus in wild boar in Belgium. The deadly…
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Scotland's chief veterinary officer slams BBC for 'misunderstanding' farming issues
Scotland's chief veterinary officer has slammed the BBC for "misunderstanding" farming issues following the broadcaster's airing of a documentary…
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Industry-wide campaign reminds farmers that livestock #VaccinesWork
A new industry-wide campaign has commenced which aims to highlight the importance of vaccinations in helping protect animal health and welfare. The…
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New tool launched to help battle major dairy cattle disease
A new tool to help dairy farmers battle a major endemic disease of cattle has now been launched. The tool, developed by AHDB Dairy and the University…
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UK pig industry on high alert as swine fever detected in Belgium
African swine fever has now been confirmed in four wild boar in Belgium raising fears the deadly virus could pose a major threat to the UK. African…
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P&O Ferries stops transporting calves after BBC documentary
P&O Ferries has confirmed that it will no longer be transporting live calves from Scotland that are destined for continental Europe. The ferry…
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Gove favours 'restrictions' on live animal exports rather than outright ban
Michael Gove has proposed to "restrict" live animal exports rather than outright banning the practice once the UK leaves the EU. In an interview on…
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Red Tractor introduces more unannounced inspections
Red Tractor is strengthening its farm inspection programme with measures such as the introduction of more unannounced inspections to improve the…
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Government approves badger cull in ten new areas
The government have confirmed that badger culling will continue across England for a sixth consecutive year, with ten new areas approved. Licences…
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Farmers warned dry summer may not have killed off liver fluke
Sheep and cattle farmers have been warned not be complacent about liver fluke this autumn despite the dry summer. The Sustainable Control of…
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