Animal Health
DIY traps prompting evidence-based fly control
In warmer parts of the country, DIY traps set up by livestock farmers are indicating an increase in fly populations, according to Zoetis vet Dave…
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Grant awards worth nearly £10m to tackle antibiotic resistance announced
Three large collaborative grants, totalling £9.5m, have been announced by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as part of a cross-Council initiative to…
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AHDB Pork launches new 'Focus Farm initiative' centred on hands-on involvement
AHDB Pork is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative for English pig producers and allied industry. The Focus Farm is centred on ‘hands-on’…
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Pig industry to incorporate O'Neils findings into Pig Antibiotic Stewardship Programme
Headline recommendations from the O'Neill report on antimicrobial resistance published yesterday will be incorporated into National Pig Association's…
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'Landmark in fight to keep antibiotics effective for animals and people': Report released today welcomed by industry
Today’s publication of ' Tackling Drug Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations ', by Lord Jim O’Neill, has been applauded as…
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New project to improve evidence base of modern beef finishing systems announced
AHDB Beef & Lamb has commissioned an innovative three-year project investigating the health, welfare and performance of beef cattle on larger…
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Caged and barn eggs could disappear from UK shelves within 10 years
The eggs on Britain’s supermarket shelves could be completely free range within 10 to 15 years if the change in the market continues at its current…
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Royal Three Counties Show gets TB movement exemption
The Royal Three Counties Show has announced that it has been successful in gaining an exemption for cattle attending the show from Low Risk Bovine…
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RSPCA apologises to farming union over 'adversarial and highly politicised campaigns'
The RSPCA has apologised to the Farmers Union of Wales for the charity’s "adversarial and highly politicised campaigns". The union still says many…
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New study shows animal welfare initiatives improves feather cover of cage-free laying hens
Recognised welfare outcome assessments within farm assurance schemes have shown a reduction in feather loss and improvement in the welfare of UK…
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