Animal Health
UK egg industry calls on EU to raise safety standards
The UK egg industry has called on the European Union to raise egg safety standards in light of a new report shining a light on the fipronil crisis…
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‘Step up to the plate’: Farmers ask RSPCA for help in meeting new perching rules
The RSPCA has been called to “step up to the plate” to help free range producers meet new perching rules, according to a free range egg association…
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Public urged to 'bag it and bin it' following recent Neospora outbreaks
Concerns over increasing reports of Neospora outbreaks in cattle have been highlighted, with farmers urging dog walkers to 'bag it and bin it'…
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Co-op's 'higher welfare' pig sourcing model comes into force
The Co-operative's ‘higher welfare’ pig sourcing model has come into force today to bolster the retailer's animal welfare credentials. Consumers will…
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UK farming celebrated for efforts to reduce antibiotic use at major event
The UK farming industry fought off entries from as far afield as Malaysia and New Zealand competing for recognition of efforts to slow curb…
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Nestle to improve welfare of millions of chickens in Europe
Nestle, the world's largest food manufacturer, is to improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe. Nestlé will improve living…
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UK-based biotech start-up brings livestock blood test to Canada
A Suffolk-based technology start-up is to meet growing international demand for its highly sensitive and specific blood test for bovine TB by…
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UK's animal welfare standards will 'evaporate' if low-standard imports flood market
The government’s aim of achieving world-class animal welfare will evaporate unless it can prevent low-welfare imports from entering the UK, according…
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Project to use AI to detect early-stages of major cattle disease
A new project is to investigate early disease diagnosis in dairy calves using artificial intelligence methods. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a…
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Scotland's biggest pig processor set to close today due to CO2 shortage
Scotland's biggest pig processor is set to close today due to the carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage hitting Europe caused by a major leak at an ammonia…
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