Animal Health
Impact of summer heatwave on farmers will be felt ‘for months’
The impact of the summer heatwave on livestock and growers will be felt “for months to come”. According to a leading agronomist from the Royal…
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'Game changing' digital system to transform UK livestock sector
A "game changing" digital data system could prove central to a post-Brexit livestock sector. An agreement with Defra for the AHDB to develop the…
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Real-time foot-and-mouth strategy to better fight disease
Future outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease can be combatted quickly and efficiently early on thanks to a new real-time strategy. Developed by…
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Modern farming not to blame for drop in Bewick's swan numbers, study finds
Changes to farming practices in the UK didn’t cause a crash in the number of Bewick’s swans, according to new research. The Bewick’s swan population…
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Red Tractor could increase unannounced inspections following pig abuse footage
Food assurance scheme Red Tractor could increase the number of unannounced inspections following the release of undercover footage showing abuse at…
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Interim report shows UK farming’s progress towards antibiotic use targets
The UK farming industry is progressing towards achieving 2020 targets for antibiotic use in each of eight different livestock sectors. The…
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Worcs farm recognised as having most progressive flock of Lleyn sheep
A farm in Worcestershire has been recognised as having the most progressive flock of Lleyn sheep based on the flock's genetic merit and improvement…
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Vets raise welfare concerns for badgers trapped in cages during heatwave
The veterinary industry has raised concerns for the welfare of badgers who may be trapped in cages for long periods of time in cull areas in England…
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Risk of Newcastle Disease in UK increased following outbreaks in Europe
The government has raised the risk of Newcastle Disease occurring in the UK from low to medium, meaning an outbreak is "likely to occur". Several…
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New study to look at methods to freeze pig eggs and embryos
Researchers will study new methods to freeze pig eggs and embryos at a commercial viable level, which so far hasn’t been possible. Research funding…
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