Animal Health
Outbreak of bovine TB in herd of cattle on Isle of Skye
An outbreak of bovine TB has been confirmed in a herd of cattle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The croft involved is currently under restriction…
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Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses announced by Government
The Government plans to install mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England, with the veterinary industry calling it a ‘huge win’ for animal…
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Animal Health
British egg processors call for sourcing review amid posion scandal
British Lion egg processors are calling on food manufacturers, retailers, and caterers to reconsider their egg sourcing. It comes as news that…
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Animal Health
New gold and silver tags for rams to show farmers top genetic quality
New gold and silver tags for rams are hoping to help farmers identify top genetic quality. Signet, the national genetic evaluation service for cattle…
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Animal Health
Farmers urged to check shed temperatures amid weather extremes
With UK temperatures on the rise, farmers are being urged to check the temperature of their broiler and dairy sheds to avoid a loss of production…
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Four-month-old calf dies after thugs shoot it with shotgun
A farmer has taken to social media to express their anger and emotion after a four-month-old calf was shot twice with a shotgun by thugs. The young…
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Animal Health
Swan tested positive for bird flu reinforces need for good biosecurity
A swan has been tested positive for the H5N8 strain of bird flu at a wetland centre in the Norfolk Broads. The Mute swan was found on 26 July. The…
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Animal Health
Farmers could be given free llamas to protect sheep against lynx
Farmers could be offered free llamas to protect their sheep from wild lynx under a new scheme. Conservationists are hoping to reintroduce lynx to…
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Animal Health
Millions of eggs withdrawn from sale in Europe over poison fear
Prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation after millions of eggs were either withdrawn from sale or blocked in Europe following chemical…
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Animal Health
Defra raises risk level of African Swine Fever following recent cases in Europe
Defra will be raising the risk level of African Swine Fever following recent cases discovered in Romania the Czech Republic and Poland. The risk…
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