Animal Health
Firefighters tackle barn fire at 101-year-old farm in Bury, arson blamed
Around 30 firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a 101-year-old farm in Bury, Greater Manchester. Livestock and horses were led to safety…
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Farmers and University battle declining water quality in River Wensum
Farmers are joining forces with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to combat poor water quality in the region. Farmers will be using adapted land…
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Four sheep killed due to loose dogs in three separate incidents last weekend
Two lambs and two sheep died because of out-of-control loose dogs over last weekend in three separate incidents. An ewe was killed on Sunday (7 May)…
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NFU warns farmers to be wary of ragwort poisoning
The National Farmers' Union is reminding livestock farmers to remain vigilant to the risk of ragwort poisoning. Ragwort is a toxic plant and has…
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Lancashire and Cumbria to have strict bird flu measures due to heightened risk
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed measures currently in place to reduce the risk of Avian Influenza will be lifted, but some areas will…
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Bovine viral diarrhoea database reaches 1,000-herd landmark
The BVDFree England scheme reached a significant milestone this week, with 1,000 herds now registered to take part in the nationwide eradication…
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NFU on recent dry weather and what this means for farming
After one of the driest winters in 20 years, more than four-fifths of the country’s rivers have fallen to abnormally low levels and there are growing…
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Farmer voices concerns over 'cheap food agenda that sacrifices basic standards'
Farmers have voiced concerns over the prospect of a post-Brexit UK with a ‘cheap food agenda that sacrifices basic standards’. In an article…
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'Disappointing' bovine TB progress leads to 22% cattle slaughter increase
The Welsh Government’s flagship bovine TB data document – TB Dashboard – has revealed "disappointing" progress towards the eradication of bovine TB…
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Theresa May urged to focus on farm welfare, not fox hunting repeal
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she hopes to bring back fox hunting, renewing a pledge to hold a free vote on overturning the 2004 ban…
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