Animal Health
China lifts its import ban on bovine and ovine products from UK and others
China has confirmed that it is lifting its import ban introduced 4 years ago on bovine & ovine genetic material from Denmark, France, Germany and…
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G20 Agriculture Ministers commit to sustainable agriculture and antibiotics resistance
The European Commission welcomes the commitment by the G20 Agriculture Ministerial meeting to support sustainable agriculture. The Commission…
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Committee releases statement on cloning: 'Potential to conserve rare breeds from disease risk'
The Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee (FAnGR) has released a statement on the cloning of farm animals. The FAnGR provides advice to Defra on…
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Farmers encouraged to seek advice on new sheep quarantine guidelines
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to get advice from their SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) on new SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep)…
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New report explains switch to an 'ecological farming system' will benefit humanity
A new approach to agriculture is needed to safeguard human health and avoid rising air and water pollution, high greenhouse gas emissions and…
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University of Bath scientist wins £240,000 to improve bTB vaccine
A University of Bath scientist has been awarded a £240,000 grant to work on developing an improved vaccine against bovine Tuberculosis (bTB). Dr Jean…
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New blood test developed for the detection of Bovine TB
A new blood test to detect Mycobacteria in blood has been developed by a team at The University of Nottingham. Led by Dr Cath Rees, an expert in…
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Act now on 'mid-summer rise' in sheep and the threat of lungworm in cattle
The latest NADIS Parasite Forecast sponsored by Merial Animal Health highlights the importance of taking an integrated approach to parasite control…
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France planning a trial of origin labelling on milk and meat in processed products
France is planning a trial of origin labelling of milk and meat in processed products. A European Commission decision is expected mid-June, and…
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National BBQ Week sees a rise in people questioning the standard of food they purchase
This year's National BBQ Week has seen a rise in people questioning the standard of the food they purchase, be it for ethical, welfare reasons or the…
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