Animal Health
'Antibiotics Anonymous' farmer group heralds reduced use on its farms
A 30-strong farmer group called 'Antibiotics Anonymous' has successfully reduced antibiotic use on its farms. For the last two years, the farmers…
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Farmer pleads not guilty to intentionally disturbing nest of ospreys
A Cumbria farmer has pleaded not guilty to intentionally disturbing the nesting site of ospreys. 58-year-old Paul Barnes faces two charges of…
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'Hugely damaging': Number of cattle slaughtered in Wales due to bTB increases
Newly released figures have revealed a 3% year-on-year increase in the total number of animals slaughtered in Wales due to bovine TB. Official…
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Room for improvement in wormer advice given to farmers, study shows
New research shows that there is room for improvement in the advice being delivered to farmers on sustainable parasite management. Farmers are not…
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Sheep sector disputes claim that lynx re-introduction has '100% landowner approval'
The sheep sector has disputed claims made by Lynx UK Trust claiming "major landowners" have approved access for lynx during a trial reintroduction…
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Layer hen and pullet welfare strengthened through new code
Animal welfare has been enhanced for laying hens and pullets following a programme of reforms. The welfare code has been designed to "safeguard and…
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'Water Bank' launched to help farmers urgently find water
A new service has been launched by the NFU to help farmers and growers urgently find water amid the unprecedented spell of hot, dry weather. The…
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Devastating pig disease once unheard of triggers vaccine sale surge
A pig disease which was once unheard of in many countries is now re-emerging causing sales of vaccines to soar. Oedema disease, which had largely…
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Serious animal welfare offences to carry a 5 year prison sentence
Tougher laws have been introduced to those who commit animal cruelty offences, with the more serious cases coming with a 5-year prison sentence…
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Paddocks system 'the only way to graze sheep', farmer says
A Northern Irish farmer who has adopted the paddock system to improve grass utilisation calls it the "greatest benefit on the farm". Enda McLernon…
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