Animal Health
Animal Health Organisation warns of ‘Perfect Biological Storm’
A leading figure in the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has warned that the egg industry is facing a “perfect biological storm.” Dr Brian…
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Beak trimming ban to cost German producers €1.57 per bird
The German egg industry has put a figure on the cost to producers of banning the use of beak trimming in layer flocks. As reported previously in the…
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British Hen Welfare Trust gains another feather in its cap
National hen charity, The British Hen Welfare Trust, is proud to have recently gained another feather in its cap with its appointment by the British…
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More than 100 MPs have now signed for mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses
The day when slaughterhouses will be compelled to fit independently-monitored CCTV cameras has moved a step closer this week, as Jim Cunningham…
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EFSA conference begins in Milan: shaping the future of food safety
More than 600 food safety experts from 70 countries gathered in Milan yesterday for the opening of EFSA’s scientific conference, “Shaping the future…
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Local governments demand a simpler CAP and review of EU rural development policy
A simpler more flexible Common Agricultural Policy will reduce the impact of the volatility of the market and revitalise rural economies EU local and…
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A reliable agri-tech sector is needed, says the NFU
The NFU’s chief science and regulatory affairs adviser, Dr Helen Ferrier, promoted the importance of the agri-tech sector as a panellist at the Royal…
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British Veterinary Association welcomes new bovine TB controls in Scotland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Scottish Branch welcome legislation in Scotland that will further protect Scotland’s livestock…
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Insects as food and animal feed: what are the risks?
Interest is growing in the potential benefits of using insects in food and animal feed, but what would be the risks from production, processing and…
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Pig Association calls on celebrities to boycott man-made dwarfism in pigs
Britain’s National Pig Association has added its voice to the chorus of criticism of a Chinese firm’s plans to produce gene-edited micro-pigs and…
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