Animal Health
Sky lantern festival prompts farmers to raise concerns over dangers
Farmers have raised their concerns over the dangers of sky lanterns, as a festival releasing the lights announces four new dates. Shine Up Festival…
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Merial challenges farm vets to walk 70,500 miles for charity
Representatives from Merial Animal Health and a group of farm vets will walk a combined 70,500 miles, or 141 million steps, raising money for charity…
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Antibiotic-free label on bacon must not be used as gimmick, pig industry says
A new label on bacon informing consumers pigs have been ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’ has been launched in major retailers across the country. The…
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Scottish farmer given 10-year animal ban after admitting cruelty charges
A Scottish farmer has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cattle and sheep. George…
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Global collaboration 'vital' for future of dairy genetic selection
Developing new genetic and genomic traits for the dairy industry will require worldwide collaboration, according to experts. AHDB Dairy and…
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Rewilding: Biggest release of water voles announced around Northumberland
Around 325 water voles will be released into Kielder Forest in Northumberland this summer in what is the biggest reintroduction of 'Ratty' in the UK…
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RSPCA in turmoil after damning report by charity watchdog
An official charity watchdog has said the RSPCA is damaging public confidence because it is so badly governed. The animal charity, one of Britain's…
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Police 'not responding effectively' to dog attacks on livestock, says NSA chief
Police forces are 'not responding effectively' to dog attacks on livestock, according to the National Sheep Association (NSA). A new survey taken by…
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North Yorkshire police appeal for witnesses after 14 sheep die
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after 14 sheep died near Huttons Ambo, North Yorkshire. It is believed the sheep, 11 ewes and…
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Farmer receives 25-year ban and nine month suspended prison sentence for animal abuse
A County Antrim farmer has received a nine month suspended prison sentence after he was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to his livestock…
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