Animal Health
Welsh Assembly reminded of the importance to tackle bovine TB effectively
Welsh Assembly Members have been reminded of the importance of tackling bovine TB effectively. The Farmers’ Union Wale reminder comes five days…
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AHDB genetic scheme RamCompare shows 'very positive' results in early stages
Early results from the RamCompare project, a scheme to drive genetic improvement, are already 'very positive', says AHDB. The industry scheme aims to…
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Stranded sheep trapped for three hours rescued by special water rescue team
A stranded sheep had a narrow escape this week after the RSPCA’s specialist water rescue training waded into the River Leven to rescue her. The…
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'Eggstra' large red hen hatches at Devon charity
Thousands of pounds will be raised for charity today on the UK’s first ever British Hen Welfare Day. Today (Friday, 23 September) marks the start of…
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UK agrees livestock antibiotic targets to curb growing threats
The UK has backed a call for a cut in the use of antibiotics in livestock farming in order to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). World leaders…
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Farmer fined £27k for record-keeping failures 'which could have spread disease'
A farmer has been fined more than £23,000 after admitting a series of record-keeping failures which could have led to the spread of serious diseases…
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Pig manure wanted for research project to look into harmful parasite issues
Researchers at the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine are looking for pig faecal samples for a research project. They have…
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World leaders signal to take an 'unprecedented level of attention' to curb the spread of infections
World leaders have signalled an unprecedented level of attention to curb the spread of infections that are resistant to antimicrobial medicines…
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State of Nature Wales report: FUW attacks 'farming scapegoat'
Politicians and environmentalists all too readily reach for the 'farming scapegoat' when they are faced with problems regarding wildlife…
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Newly updated dairy app holds bonus for farm vets
A newly updated free app, BCS Cowdition from Bayer Animal Health, is hoping to solve the issue of analysing body condition score and keeping track of…
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