Animal Health
Seventeen wild birds confirmed with bird flu in Dorset
The government has confirmed bird flu in 17 wild birds at Abbottsbury, Dorset – 15 in mute swans, 1 Canada Goose and 1 Potchard Duck. Defra, via the…
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New chicken immune cell increases susceptibility to Marek's disease
Scientists have identified a new type of immune cell in chickens that is involved in the development of Marek’s disease. Marek’s disease virus (MDV)…
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Role of biosecurity measures in reducing TB risk recognised in new govt rules
The role of biosecurity measures in reducing the risk of a TB breakdown has been recognised in new Government rules. It will see participants in…
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Northern Ireland's brucellosis testing regime to be relaxed further
The brucellosis testing programme in Northern Ireland will be further relaxed, bringing additional benefits and savings for farmers and taxpayers…
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Gove urged to support EU change in sheep disease controls
A farming union has written to Michael Gove calling on him to support a proposed change to European rules on TSE controls that could help strip out…
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Farming charity releases top ten food safety concerns posed by US-UK trade deal
A charity which promotes environmentally friendly farming has listed its top ten food safety concerns if a UK-US trade deal is struck. In preparation…
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Animal Health
Defra updates code of practice for welfare of meat chickens
A new statutory code of practice for the welfare of meat chickens and meat breeding chickens is in the making, Defra has confirmed. The government…
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Animal Health
Laser beam technology to deter eagles from killing lambs under trial
Laser beam technology is being trialled in Scotland as a method to deter sea eagles from kidnapping lambs. The lasers will be shone onto hillsides in…
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US agri-trade chief hits back at suggestions UK will be flooded with inferior imports
America's agricultural trade chief Ted McKinney was stung by questions about US farming standards as he was quizzed in the UK about possible…
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Animal Health
Farm subsidies could improve animal welfare, RSPCA claims
Specially targeted farm subsidies could improve animal welfare to meet the government’s ambitions for the highest quality food standards post-Brexit…
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