Animal Health
Northern Ireland's first bluetongue case confirmed as control zone declared
Northern Ireland is facing its first suspected case of bluetongue, after routine surveillance detected the virus in two cows on a holding near…
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ASF hits Spain after 31 years — fears grow over EU markets and UK borders
Spain has confirmed its first outbreak of African swine fever in more than three decades, a development that raises serious concerns for Europe’s pig…
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Winter deficiency warning as government data flags major risks for ewes
Government surveillance data has revealed that winter trace element deficiencies remain one of the most frequent health issues in UK sheep flocks…
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'Two-tier' animal health system as NI vet medicines deadline looms
Serious risks to animal and public health are looming in Northern Ireland, peers have warned, as the veterinary medicines grace period — a…
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UK praised as leader on AMR as next wave of antibiotic targets released
The UK livestock industry has been handed a new set of antibiotic reduction goals as RUMA Agriculture launches its latest five-year targets — a move…
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Warning of disruption and disease risk as NI vet medicine deadline looms
The British Veterinary Association has joined forces with Northern Ireland’s leading farming bodies to demand urgent answers from the UK government…
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Rising bird flu sparks fears of festive turkey shortages
A sharp rise in bird flu cases is casting new uncertainty over Christmas poultry supplies, with industry leaders warning that festive stocks could…
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Traditional autumn fluke treatments 'too early' this year, experts say
Farmers are being warned not to “treat too early” this autumn, as experts say liver fluke levels are running later than usual and routine dosing…
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Somerset dairy slashes mastitis by 37% after fixing borehole water issue
A dairy farm has slashed mastitis cases, cut water bills and boosted milk yields after tackling a hidden water contamination problem that was…
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RSPCA Assured unveils tough new hatchery rules to boost chick welfare
Chick welfare on British farms is set for a significant step forward as RSPCA Assured unveils updated hatchery standards, bringing in new…
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