Animal Health
Sheep industry praises work to open doors for UK genetics
Recent cross-industry work by the UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) in obtaining export health certificates for ovine semen and embryos for…
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Italy confirms case of H7N7 High Pathogenic avian influenza in laying birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a commercial layer flock in northern Italy. A total of 17,000 birds have been lost in t…
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Pig industry to launch stewardship programme to achieve minimum use of antibiotics
The National Pig Association is launching an antibiotic stewardship programme to achieve minimum use of antibiotics, consistent with responsible…
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'Anti-meat campaigners disrupt planning process', pig association tells government
British pig-keepers are increasingly encountering misinformation campaigns by vegan anti-farming groups when they apply for planning permission, says…
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Farmers urged to 'strike first' against blowfly as mild weather brings huge risk
Farmers are being urged to ‘strike first’ against blowfly, as the unseasonably mild weather could pave the way for a sharp increase in the UK fly…
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Animal disease programmes do a 'good job of containing disease but cost-effectiveness unclear'
EU animal disease programmes do a good job of containing disease, but it is hard to tell whether they are cost-effective, concludes a new report from…
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Research highlights extent of deficiencies in quality and quantity of dairy cow colostrum
Recent research has highlighted the extent of deficiencies in the quality and quantity of dairy cow colostrum and the impact that has on immunity and…
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Farmer launches petition after roaming dogs attack livestock
A farmer has started an online petition to urge the public to keep dogs on leads when near livestock to try prevent attacks. Kelly Garratt and…
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Electronic medicine book for pigs now available to collect on-farm antibiotic data
An electronic medicine book for pigs (eMB-Pigs) is now available for all UK pig producers, in light of the need to collect accurate on-farm…
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Merial launches NeO vaccines at Pig and Poultry Fair 2016
Merial will use its presence at the Pig and Poultry Fair to launch its NeO vaccination technology to the UK and Irish poultry sectors on 10th and…
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