Animal Health
Government publishes draft Bill to strengthen animal welfare
The government has published a draft Bill to strengthen animal welfare, which includes recognising animal sentience in UK law. The government has…
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Chief Vet criticised for saying cage-free pledge a 'regrettable' move
A group of vets has openly criticised chief vet Nigel Gibbens for his suggestion that the cage-free commitment made by leading retailers is…
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Fresh advice given on ways to spot bird flu following Netherlands case
The UK government has given out fresh advice following the news of the Netherlands issuing out a Poultry Housing Order because of a confirmed bird…
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Netherlands issue a Poultry Housing Order after confirmed outbreak of bird flu
The Netherlands have issued a Poultry Housing Order after a confirmed outbreak of the H5 strain of avian influenza on a duck farm. The Dutch…
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Wettest summer in years means high fluke and worm risk for sheep and cattle
The wettest summer for many years has led to a high risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle across large areas of the UK. The warning…
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Farming industry concern as beavers return to Forest of Dean
Beavers are to return to the Forest of Dean under plans to reduce flood risk in the area, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has announced. After a beaver…
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Farmers question credibility of proposals to ban live exports post-Brexit
Farmers have challenged the credibility of proposals to ban the live export of livestock from the UK following Brexit. The subject of banning live…
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Gove accused of offering no plan to tackle Brexit 'vet vacuum'
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has been accused of offering no plan to tackle the threat of migrant veterinary workers leaving post-Brexit. The…
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Farming industry concerned over Gove's 'green Brexit' commitment
The farming industry has told of its concern over Defra Secretary Michael Gove's commitment to a 'green Brexit' , one which focuses on animal welfare…
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Overuse of antibiotics in farming 'one of the biggest threats' to human health
The overuse of antibiotics in farming has been highlighted as one of the biggest threats to human health, a UN report warns. It warned that…
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