Animal Health
NI announce £4m support to remove BVD infected animals
A £4m support package for Northern Ireland livestock farmers to remove animals infected by Bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) will come into operation…
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More robust approach to badgers needed to tackle disease, Welsh farmers say
Welsh farmers have renewed calls to tackle bovine TB in badger populations, calling for a more 'robust' approach. Speaking at the 17th Farmhouse…
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Some US farmers are feeding Skittles to cows, officials find
US officials believe a lorry load of Skittles found dumped on a road in Wisconsin were intended as "cattle feed". Hundreds of thousands of red…
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New European report shows UK farming 'on the right track' to reduce antibiotic resistance
The European Food Safety Authority and the European Medicines Agency have reviewed the measures taken in the EU to reduce antimicrobials use in…
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Bird flu confirmed in flock of farmed pheasants in Lancashire
The Government has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of farmed pheasants at a premises in Preston, Lancashire. The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer…
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Cattle vets urged to cut the use of critically important antibiotics
Recommendations to clamp down on use of critically important antibiotics (CIAs) when treating cattle and avoid preventative use where possible have…
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Police warn public after five dogs are shot dead due to livestock worrying
Five dogs that attacked and killed sheep and unborn lambs have been shot dead by farmers over two days. The two separate incidents, which took place…
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NSA urges sheep farmers to contribute in ram longevity study
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has urged sheep farmers to contribute a little of their time to a study to find out facts about the working life…
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Farmers urged to submit livestock for post-mortem due to growing Schmallenberg virus threat
Cases of livestock disease Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has grown, causing the meat sector to urge English livestock producers to submit lambs with the…
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'Benefits could be huge': Sprouted seeds can make hens lay more eggs, farmers' group suggests
A farmers' field lab has suggested that including sprouted seeds in hens ration meant they could produce the same number of eggs with less dry…
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