Animal Health
New infographic helps shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
An infographic has been released which illustrates the animal welfare credentials of seven UK farm assurance schemes to help people understand food…
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First quarter of 2018 sees record diagnostic rate of pig virus 'PRRS'
The first quarter of 2018 saw the highest ever recorded diagnostic rate of the pig virus porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), latest…
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Severe and high blowfly risk warnings in place for July
Severe and high blowfly risk warnings are in place for the rest of July following a hot month coupled with the onset of rain. The onset of rain over…
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Bovine TB report reveals culling of five badgers in Wales cost £383,212
A new report looking into the Welsh government’s strategy to tackle bovine TB has revealed that five badgers were culled during 2017, costing…
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Egg producers secure changes to welfare code on beak trimming
A new code of practice for egg producers has now been laid before Parliament, with the egg industry having secured changes to a clause on beak…
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Farmers urged to take action on Johne's disease ahead of key deadline
Farmers are being urged to act on Johne’s disease immediately to ensure they are dairy industry compliant in time for an important 31st October…
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Farmer banned from keeping livestock due to 'appalling' welfare offences
A Cotswold farmer has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty to seven "appalling" animal welfare offences. Clive…
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Group which owns Zizzi and ASK signs up to Better Chicken Commitment
Azzurri Group, which owns restaurants ASK and Zizzi, has become the first restaurant group in the UK and Europe to commit to the Better Chicken…
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Lancashire council votes to stop supplying non-stunned halal meat to schools
Only stunned halal meat will be provided to schools in Lancashire following a vote by the County Council, citing animal welfare issues. The decision…
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Badger activists in High Court to challenge badger cull zone extension
Badger activists are in the High Court this week to challenge the government's decision to extend cull zones to nine new areas. Ecologist Tom…
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