Animal Health
New methods aim to deter UK's largest bird of prey from attacking lambs
New technology and methods are being trialled to deter the UK's largest bird of prey from attacking young livestock. New techniques to stop…
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UK farmers look to Netherlands to help reduce antibiotic usage
Farmers in the Netherlands have slashed their antibiotic usage by more than 60% since 2007, and British vets are using their experiences to help UK…
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Pig industry group to spearhead new LA-MRSA strategy
A pig industry group is looking to spearhead an industry-wide review of the UK pig industry’s strategy on Livestock Associated-MRSA (LA-MRSA). At a…
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MPs vote to reject inclusion of animal sentience in Withdrawal Bill
MPs have voted to reject the inclusion of animal sentience into the EU (Withdrawal) Bill this week, with one group saying the move undermines Michael…
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Fipronil crisis: Egg poison test results may have been wrong, analysis says
Some of the eggs found to have been contaminated during the recent fipronil crisis may have been clear of the chemical, new analysis has found. The…
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Farmers warned of increase in cattle disease 'Blackleg'
Farmers have been urged to keep on the look out for cattle disease Blackleg as cases continue to rise throughout the autumn months. Clostridial…
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Welfare expert Jessica Martin named Young Poultry Person of Year
Welfare expert Jessica Martin has been named Young Poultry Person of the Year at the Egg and Poultry Industry Conference. Jessica received the award…
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New bovine TB test detects disease in just six hours
A new bovine TB test which detects disease bacteria in blood or milk after six hours hopes to bring fresh optimism for the British dairy industry…
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Plans surface to reintroduce Eurasian lynx to Scottish Highlands
Plans to reintroduce the Eurasian lynx in Scotland will move a step closer in the next few weeks when campaigners hold a public meeting. Lynx UK…
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Escaped lynx which reportedly killed seven sheep is shot dead
A lynx which escaped a Welsh zoo and reportedly killed seven sheep has been shot dead by a marksman after getting the go-ahead by a local council…
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