Animal Health
McDonald’s research sheds light on impact and causes of smothering in hens
McDonald’s has unveiled the results of the second phase of its project examining the impact and causes of smothering in free range laying hens. The…
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Sheep drown after being chased in river by dog in Oxfordshire
Six sheep were killed when they were forced into a river by a dog on the Earth Trust Farm in Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire. The animals were pulled…
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Autumn calving cows need optimum mineral management
Autumn calving cows need to be given "mineral boluses" 6-8 weeks before calving in order to help them with the challenges they face during the most…
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Latest figures show reduction in numbers of horses fly-grazed
The latest figures show a reduction in the numbers of horses fly-grazed across England and Wales. It has been over a year since the Control of Horses…
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Beekeepers warned to notice signs and symptoms of detrimental bee diseases
Beekeepers have been warned to notice the signs and symptoms of detrimental bee diseases, in order to protect their hives. Much of the food on our…
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Higher number of calvings around full moon, Japanese study shows
A popular belief that there is a higher number of births around the full moon has been shown to be true for dairy cows by a group of University of…
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Liver fluke and lungworm threaten livestock this autumn, says NADIS and Merial
Sheep farmers in Scotland, North Wales and North West England should prepare for high levels of liver fluke disease this autumn. Cattle farmers…
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G20 must recognise antimicrobial resistance, report urges
The global meeting of world-leaders, the G20, must recognise antimicrobial resistance in humans and animals, a new report urges. The paper challenges…
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Possible restriction zone of 90 miles if Bluetongue arrives in UK by autumn
Sheep and cattle producers are being urged to vaccinate their stock before it’s too late, the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) warns…
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Livestock markets keen to pass on animal health status to boost value of sale
The more information available when selling cattle through livestock markets the more value that can be added, according to the Livestock Auctioneers…
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