Animal Health
Group calls for UK to ensure Repeal Bill converts EU antibiotic law into UK law
An antibiotic campaign group has called on the government to make sure the Great Repeal Bill protects EU standards on farm antibiotic use. The…
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Contaminated feed 'likely source' of isolated mad cow disease infections
The European Commission has asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to investigate isolated cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)…
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Highland farmer finally receives compensation from Network Rail after cow strike
Network Rail have compensated a West Highland farmer following a long-running row over liability after a train struck and killed a cow last summer…
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Defra offers £400,000 to develop more humane stunning method for pigs
Defra is offering £400,000 of research funding for a project to help develop a more humane stunning method for pigs. The Humane Slaughter Association…
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Livestock industry welcomes UK announcement to keep ties with European Medicines Agency
The government has moved to dampen fears in the medicine and veterinary industries by saying they will continue to 'work closely' with the the…
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RSPCA seeks to gain ‘statutory powers’ to enter private property
The rural community has expressed its concerns with the RSPCA's new strategy of getting statutory powers to rescue animals. The RSPCA’s strategy…
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New dairy group launched to deliver antibiotic targets
A new dairy group has been launched to help implement antibiotic targets to be announced in October. The 'Dairy Antimicrobial Stewardship Group' will…
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Cow shot in the face by a crossbow - police seeking information
North Wales Rural Police have took to Twitter to issue out a plea to find those responsible for a vicious attack on a cow. A cow was discovered with…
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Reducing antibiotics in livestock among Red Tractor standards for October
Standards to help producers cut down on antibiotic use among livestock have been detailed on new Red Tractor farm standards ready for October. Every…
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Wildlife Trusts to start vaccinating badgers to stop spread of bovine TB
Wildlife Trusts have started vaccinating badgers to stop the spread of bovine TB in 'edge areas' to manage the disease without the need for culling…
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