Animal Health
Lamb born in plastic ‘womb’ could help save premature babies’ lives
New research on premature lambs grown in an artificial womb may one day change the outcomes for preterm birth humans. When premature babies are born…
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Bird flu measures to be relaxed in England from 15 May
Avian Flu Prevention Zones and a ban on poultry gatherings are set to be lifted across England from 15 May. Measures currently in place to reduce the…
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Pro-vegan adverts turning public to support British farming
High-profile vegan advertisement campaigns are having the reverse effect they desired, with the public shunning them and instead supporting British…
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Teenager given suspended jail sentence after footage revealed cruelty to cattle
A teenager from Somerset has been given a 12-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, after covert footage showed him kicking cows and…
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General election: Soil Association puts climate change and soil health at heart of manifesto
Environmental charity the Soil Association has released its food and farming manifesto priorities. The country’s political parties are hurrying to…
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99 per cent of farmers believe protecting wildlife is crucial, survey says
A survey from the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) has found 99 per cent of farmers believe protecting wildlife is crucial. CFE asked…
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Sheep wanted to take part in RamCompare genetic project
Additional sheep farms are being sought to take part in the industry’s RamCompare project, in a drive for greater on-farm uptake of superior…
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Electronic medicine book for pigs now covers 60 per cent of England's herd
Electronic medicine book 'eMB-Pigs' now covers around 60% of the pig herd in England a year after its launch, according to new figures. In total, 329…
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Lamb rescued after falling 10 feet down into muddy well
A walker phoned for rescue after he found a lamb had fallen 10 feet down into a muddy well in a field in Lincolnshire. The RSPCA was alerted to the…
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Research boost of £77.3m to aid livestock industry against diseases
Two major research institutions have announced significant funding boosts that will help protect UK livestock against damaging diseases. The…
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