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Tests find antimicrobial resistance in all types of meat bacteria
Tests have found antimicrobial resistance in a proportion of all types of bacteria examined in samples of chicken and pork, a new report has…
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Vegan campaign group forced to change 'misleading' pig advert
Vegan campaign group Viva! have been ordered to amend an advert which "misled" viewers into believing untruths about pig farming practices in the UK…
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NFU President says new Livestock Information Programme is 'pivotal'
The National Farmers' Union President has said the new Livestock Information Programme is "pivotal" in bringing the livestock sector together. The…
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UK swine fever risk level raised following Europe outbreaks
The government has raised its assessment of the risk of products contaminated with African swine fever entering the UK from 'low' to 'medium'…
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Vets call for anaesthesia use for pain management during goat disbudding
The veterinary industry has called for anaesthesia to be used for pain management during goat disbudding in a bid to end "unnecessary suffering". A…
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Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on farming
Drought planning continues after the UK's driest summer since 1921 puts pressure on farming and the environment. The National Drought Group has urged…
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New disease control tool to help farmers tackle multi-million losses
A rise in the parasite liver fluke, which can significantly impact livestock production, could now be helped by a new predictive model of the disease…
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Outbreak of African swine fever threatens to spread out of China, UN says
An outbreak of the deadly pig disease African swine fever threatens to spread from China to other countries, according to the United Nations. The…
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Bumblebees acquire taste for pesticide-laced food, study shows
Bumblebees acquire a taste for pesticide-laced food as they become more exposed to it, a behaviour showing possible symptoms of addiction. This study…
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Farm reverts back to 1940's farming methods and sees wildlife boost
A farm which has reverted back to traditional 1940's farming methods has boosted wildlife numbers by more than 300 percent. 111 acres of farmland on…
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