Animal Health
Review identifies way forward for UK cattle industry on antibiotic data
A practical approach to gathering antibiotic usage data on UK cattle farms has been identified in a new review from the industry-led Cattle Health…
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Influential Parliamentary committee chairman expects Government to defer beak trim ban
The chairman of an influential Parliamentary committee says he does not expect the Government to go ahead with a ban on the use of beak trimming. At…
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UFU announces poultry health roadshow after US avian influenza outbreak
The Ulster Farmers’ Union will host the Poultry Health and Welfare Group’s avian influenza roadshow on the 27th November following the aftermath of…
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Second case of anthrax found in cow in Wiltshire
Anthrax has been found in a second cow to have died at a farm in Wiltshire after the first case was discovered on the same farm. Wiltshire Council…
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NFU view on plans to reintroduce lynx in countryside
Lynx UK Trust has launched a consultation to discuss reintroducing the species to five UK sites in 2016. The trust’s report cites independent…
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First case of anthrax since 2006 found in cow on Wiltshire farm
Anthrax has been found in a cow in Wiltshire, Public Health England has said, the first case in any animal since 2006. Wiltshire Council confirmed…
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More than one in four shoppers recognises RSPCA Assured label
The RSPCA’s new ethical food label RSPCA Assured - previously Freedom Food - has exceeded all expectations by achieving 26% consumer recognition in…
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Research underway at Auburn to control AI in poultry feeds
Pathogen control specialist Anitox has confirmed that studies are underway, jointly funded by the US Poultry and Egg Association, designed to offer…
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UK sheep project aims to improve genetics
A Borders estate is taking part in a major new project which is set to assist the UK sheep industry to drive genetic improvement forward through the…
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TB impact on cash flow 'enormous' as FUW meets MP
Cross border differences in bTB cattle control measures was an issue highlighted to Monmouthshire MP David TC Davies at a recent farm visit. Farmers…
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