Animal Health
RSPCA appeals for information after video shows man throwing sheep
UPDATE: The man in the video has since apologised , and none of the sheep were injured. The RSPCA has issued an appeal for information after footage…
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Red Tractor standards change for pig producers
Red Tractor has added 'eMB Pigs' into their pig standards for 2017, making it compulsory for producers to submit their quarterly total antibiotic…
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Farmers to promote dairy benefits amid vegan week of anti-dairy activism
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) dairy team has created a ‘Proud of Dairy’ campaign to promote the health benefits of dairy and the high-standards…
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Farmers urged to prescribe analgesia alongside local anaesthesia to manage pain in calves
Calves should be routinely provided with appropriate analgesia alongside local anaesthesia to effectively manage pain during necessary procedures…
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Egg crsis: Food Standards Agency updates Fipronil egg withdrawal list
The Food Standards Agency has updated its withdrawal list with 14 additional products that are still within their shelf life, as the Fipronil egg…
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Egg poison scandal could a ‘big opportunity’ for fraudsters, say food fraud experts
An increased opportunity for fraud emerges as millions of eggs are withdrawn from shelves in the EU due to poison fears, say food fraud experts…
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Farmers urged to vaccinate to control enzootic abortion in ewes
In order to reduce antimicrobial use on farm, sheep producers are being encouraged by AHDB to vaccination so enzootic abortion is better controlled…
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BBC's Countryfile criticised for controversial dairy bull calf story
Dairy farmers have criticised BBC’s Countryfile show after a segment suggested that thousands of dairy bull calves were commonly shot at birth. The…
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Stabilisers to fulfill French demand for UK beef genetics
A change of cattle breed has changed the lifestyle, performance and profit for suckler beef farmers in the UK and France. According to the Stabiliser…
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Ewe blood test results reveal 'urgent need' for pre-tupping vaccination
It’s likely that an insidious infectious disease was a significant cause of barrenness or abortion in ewes last year, according to an analysis of the…
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