Animal Health
Welsh farmers urged to participate in 'badger found dead survey'
NFU Cymru is urging farmers to participate in the Welsh government's 'badger found dead survey' which continues to be in operation across Wales. The…
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Forecast launched to combat possible 'high-risk' disease in lambs this spring
A forecast has been launched to help sheep farmers respond to the annual spring disease threat to young lambs as the UK could be in for a 'high-risk'…
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McDonald's unveils £500,000 grant for UK dairy farmers to invest in animal welfare
McDonald's UK has unveiled a £500,000 capital grant scheme to help dairy farmers who work with Arla deliver animal welfare initiatives. Developed in…
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Chronic liver fluke seen in parts of UK following high risk warning
Cases of chronic liver fluke in sheep are being seen in parts of the UK following a high risk warning prompted by one of the wettest summers on…
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Farmers urged to target use of antibiotics to ensure ‘long-term’ flock health
The sheep industry has called for the targeted use of antibiotics to ensure the “immediate and long-term” health of flocks. With newborn lambs…
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Brexit ‘most defining political event’ for protection of livestock
Leaving the EU will be one of the “most defining political events” for the protection of UK animals, including livestock, according to a new report…
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New study explores 'positive farm animal welfare' which could benefit farmers
New research has investigated the connections between animals’ emotions and welfare, which could one day bring benefits for farmers and the consumer…
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Christine Middlemiss takes up role as UK's new Chief Veterinary Officer
Christine Middlemiss has today taken up the post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10…
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Grass-fed dairy cows produce milk with higher levels of omega-3
Researchers have found that cows fed a 100 percent organic grass and legume-based diet produce milk with elevated levels of omega-3 and and other…
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Labelling meat 'stunned' or 'non-stunned' is 'dishonest and misleading', campaign group says
A Jewish campaign group has said labelling meat 'stunned' or 'non-stunned' is "dishonest" and "misleading" for consumers. A parliamentary group has…
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