Animal Health
RSPCA inspector called to collapsed cow has a ‘wonderful surprise…’
An RSPCA inspector had a pleasant surprise when he was called to an emergency involving a collapsed cow - only to arrive to a proud new mum and her…
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68,000 TB-infected cows slaughtered since 2008 in Wales
The annual TB statistics for 2015 starkly highlight the need for the next Welsh Government to put the implementation of a comprehensive TB…
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Animal Health
More than 36,000 TB-infected cattle slaughtered in 2015
The annual TB statistics for 2015 reinforce the need to step up the fight against the disease and ensure everything is done to tackle it effectively…
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Animal Health
Farm group warn dog owners on sheep worrying
The utter shocking and devastating images circulating around once again of sheep who have been savagely attacked by dogs and died as a result come as…
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Animal Health
Concern over Government plans to cut antibiotic use
The body representing animal medicines manufacturers says that some recommendations in a Government commissioned report into tackling the threat of…
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Animal Health
RSPCA rejects claims of poor animal welfare on egg laying free range farm
The RSPCA has rejected claims of poor animal welfare on an RSPCA Assured free range egg unit in Norfolk. A report criticising conditions on the farm…
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Animal Health
Bayer launches free Body Condition Scoring app to identify ‘at risk’ cows
Bayer Animal Health has launched a new free app, BCSCowdition, which aims to help farmers easily identify cows who are losing condition and…
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Animal Health
New measures to protect England from bovine TB to be introduced
Further measures to protect England from bovine TB are being introduced as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy which is on track to…
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Animal Health
EU votes to curb antibiotic usage in poultry
New drugs should be developed to fight the growing resistance of bacteria in today's antibiotics, the European Parliament said. In a vote on draft…
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Animal Health
Measures to prevent and halt outbreaks of animal diseases approved by MEPs
Measures to prevent and halt outbreaks of animal diseases such as avian flu or foot and mouth disease, informally agreed by MEPs and the EU Council…
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