Animal Health
Charities urge Farmfoods to rethink caged-egg sourcing as ban looms
Farmfoods has come under renewed pressure after four animal welfare charities wrote to the retailer over its continued sourcing of eggs from caged…
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Lungworm surge and drug resistance spark warning to cattle farmers
Cattle farmers are being urged to act before turnout as rising lungworm cases and growing resistance to commonly used wormers increase disease risk…
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Higher welfare could protect farm incomes, research suggests
Higher welfare standards for British bacon and eggs could help protect farm incomes, as research shows shoppers are willing to pay more when animal…
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Return of pig and poultry protein to feed put on hold pending SPS deal
Plans to allow pig and poultry protein back into animal feed have edged closer, but farmers now face further delay as changes are tied to a future…
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Study warns sheep farmers are misusing antibiotics to treat orf
Sheep farmers could be undermining efforts to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use by routinely treating orf with antibiotics, despite the disease being…
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Second bird flu outbreak confirmed at Scotland's largest egg producer
A second bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at Scotland’s largest egg producer, deepening concern as the virus continues to spread across parts of…
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Cages for laying hens could be phased out by 2032 under new welfare plans
The use of cages for laying hens could be ended by 2032 and painful practices on lambs tightened under new government plans announced today…
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Ruminant sector urged to act as new survey targets antibiotic use proof gap
The UK ruminant sector is being urged to act now to avoid falling behind on how it proves responsible antibiotic use, as a new industry-wide survey…
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Relief for NI farmers as government funds bluetongue pre-movement tests
The Northern Irish government will cover laboratory costs for bluetongue pre-movement testing, easing financial pressure on farmers moving animals…
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Heavily armed police attend Cheshire farm after dog kills 23 sheep
A Cheshire sheep farmer has been left facing thousands of pounds in losses after a dog attack killed 23 sheep just days before Christmas, triggering…
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