Animal Health
Pig farmers given five years to phase out zinc oxide
Pig industry leaders have warned of consequences to their sector after farmers were given five years to phase out the use of zinc oxide in pig feed…
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Farming industry calls for clarity over ‘settled status’ for EU workers in UK
The Prime Minister has unveiled proposals for EU nationals who have lived in the UK for five years by a specific cut-off date to be given the chance…
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Antibiotic task force announces timetable to reduce dependency
Timetables relating to antibiotic use in farming have been announced by RUMA, a group which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals…
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Animal Health
Mountain team rescue lamb trapped in quarry tunnel
A lamb stuck down a 40 foot deep disused quarry tunnel in the Cumbrian fells has been rescued by the RSPCA and Coniston Mountain Rescue volunteers…
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Sheep disease dashboard launched by government
A new sheep disease surveillance dashboard to make it easier for farmers to view sheep disease data has been launched. Developed by the Animal and…
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Farmers leading the way in conservation project for endangered birds
Together in the Avon Valley, scientists and farmers are working together to reverse declining wildlife numbers. A project launched in 2014 to…
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Wales to adapt TB regional zoning and targeted badger culls
Wales will now use regional zoning to continue its efforts to defeat bovine TB, the Welsh Government has confirmed. The Welsh Government will now…
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Jamie Oliver awarded highest RSPCA Honour for farm animal welfare work
Jamie Oliver has been awarded the RSPCA Richard Martin Gold Award in recognition of his significant contribution to improving the welfare of farm…
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Antimicrobial resistance could be more deadly than cancer by 2050, scientists say
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could be a bigger cause of death than cancer by 2050, scientists have said. Scientists attended a meeting called by…
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'Test and Vaccinate or Remove' bovine TB project to begin in County Down
A 'Test and Vaccinate or Remove' (TVR) badger TB project is to begin today around County Down, the Northern Ireland government has said. It involves…
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