Animal Health
Welsh farmer's anguish as fox kills one lamb a day for three weeks
A Welsh sheep farmer is losing more than one lamb a day due to foxes who stalk the farm, prompting a call of action. Meirion Jones, who farms in…
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Farmer criticises government for low bovine TB cull compensation
A farmer has criticised the government for its compensation due to his livestock being infected with bovine TB. Michael Brown, a cattle breeder from…
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Dirty water can cost egg producers 8 per cent in production
Dirty water lines could cost egg producers as much as seven or eight per cent in lost production and result in higher rates of bird mortality…
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'Very low' risk of LA-MRSA in UK pigs, industry states after BBC feature
The UK pig industry has said it is determined to maintain the current ‘very low’ levels of risk from Livestock Associated-MRSA (LA-MRSA) in pigs…
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RSPCA needs to put bird welfare first, says free range egg association
A free range egg association says the RSPCA’s decision to press ahead with the implementation of aerial perching on its Freedom Foods free range egg…
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Dietary supplement may enhance dairy cattle health and reproductive capacity
Dietary supplement may enhance dairy cattle health and reproductive capacity, according to a new study. University of Illinois Animal scientist Phil…
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'Sheep-wise' campaign launched to educate dog walkers on sheep worrying
The devastating impact suffered by farmers and crofters is being highlighted in a new “sheep-wise” campaign warning the public against failing to…
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Agricultural projects awarded £77.9m in huge research investment
Developments for the future of wheat farming and plant-based products in medicines and manufacturing are among the projects benefiting from…
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Hole in one for lost lamb who scores new home after rescue from golf course
Golfers enjoying a quick round had quite the shock on Friday evening after a lost lamb wandered onto the course. A group of teenage girls, who…
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Sheep farmers warned over parasite in pregnant ewes
UK sheep producers should 'assume' their flock has been exposed to a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis and aim to protect young ewes, according to…
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