Animal Health
Bird Flu expert tells IPPE: If there’s AI in feed, birds will find it
Independent poultry veterinarian Dr Haroldo Toro warned a packed IPPE breakfast meeting that AI virus may survive in chicken feed, especially when…
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New analysis of the H9N2 strain of bird flu could help prevent veterinary and human pandemics
A new study from a team at The Pirbright Institute, has enabled scientists there to better understand H9N2; a form of avian flu which poses risks to…
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Animal Health
New one-dose pack for calf pneumonia vaccine
For respiratory health protection of calves as soon as possible after birth without either waiting to batch them in groups or wasting unused vaccine…
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Animal Health
Hundreds of farmers learn the importance of ewe nutrition for lambing season
The importance of ewe nutrition in late pregnancy was the focus of a series of talks held across the Westcountry recently. Organised by Cornwall…
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Animal Health
New innovative farming technique ensures the survival of the iconic Harvest Mouse
The iconic Harvest Mouse has been found in a Hampshire village more than 25 years after it was thought to have been locally extinct thanks to an…
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Animal Health
New figures published today to help cattle become more TB resistant
A brand new genetic index for Holstein bulls – the TB Advantage – has been published today (19 January) by AHDB Dairy. The index represents the…
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Animal Health
Bird flu confirmed in turkey flock in Indiana
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly…
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Animal Health
BBC Countryfile to investigate the UK’s abandoned and neglected horse crisis
Sunday’s episode of Countryfile on BBC One will feature an investigation into the levels of abandoned and neglected horses in the UK. The situation…
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Animal Health
New plans to save England’s hen harriers
Plans to help revive the hen harrier, one of England’s most iconic birds, have been published today as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to…
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Animal Health
UK plans to tackle bovine TB and other animal diseases earmarked for £23.6m of EU funds
The EU has made available more than €32m (£23.6m) to UK programmes to help eliminate animal diseases and zoonoses* and strengthen protection of human…
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