Animal Health
Whistleblower process introduced for rodenticide point-of-sale breaches
A reporting process for suspected breaches of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime point-of-sale checks has been introduced. The process includes…
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Animal rights activists say wearing wool is 'cruel', but public disagree overwhelmingly
Animal rights activists have come out in force against the British wool industry, explaining to the public that wearing wool is cruel. Animal rights…
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Rumours surface showing Gove's preparedness to fast-track lynx re-introduction
The sheep industry has reacted with worry after rumours have surfaced that Defra Secretary Michael Gove may be prepared to fast-track a decision on…
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UK breeds at risk from exotic animal disease outbreaks
The Government has created a list of native farm animal breeds considered to be at particular risk of an outbreak of exotic disease. The list has…
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Survey to evaulate animal welfare provisions at 24 livestock markets
An independent survey is to be carried out at 24 livestock markets across the UK to evaluate animal welfare provisions. The opening of the first…
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'Big blow': TB restrictions could hit English Winter Fair entries
Organisers of the English Winter Fair say bovine TB restrictions could hit the number of entries to this November’s event. New rules brought in last…
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Northern Irish farmers urged to submit BVD claims before 30 Sept deadline
Northern Irish farmers will be 'disappointed' that the BVD incentivisation scheme is closing on 30 September, as a farming union urges farmers to…
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NI introduces badger testing in two disease hotspots
The Northern Irish government has announced additional measures for TB controls, including measures to test badgers in two disease hotspots as a…
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British Veterinary Association appoints John Fishwick as new president
The British Veterinary Association has announced the appointment of its new president, John Fishwick. Mr Fishwick replaces Gudrun Ravetz, who began…
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Deal agreed to insure UK's entire sheep population against lynx attacks
The Lynx UK Trust has announced an agreement that will insure the UK's whole sheep population against lynx attacks throughout a proposed trial to…
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