Animal Health
Adding natural cover to poultry range can bring a whole host of benefits
As the domestic hen is descended from red junglefowl which roamed the forests of south east Asia it’s not surprising that they are at home among the…
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Managing liver fluke in beef cattle this autumn
With the potential for liver fluke to cost up to £30 per infected beef animal, the industry steering group for COWS (Control of Worms Sustainably)…
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Farmers press Government on key industry concerns at fringe event
The NFU and its farmer members were given the opportunity to quiz senior Government officials about concerns with eradicating bovine TB, red tape…
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NSA connects sheep farmers and students during lambing time
NSA’s Lambing List for 2015/16 is now open for business, with the intention of matchmaking farmers who need assistance at lambing time with…
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Bristol to host international conference on sustainable livestock
With one in seven humans undernourished and with the challenges of population growth and climate change, the need for efficient food production has…
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Horse sickness shares signs of human brain disorders, study finds
Horses with a rare nerve condition have similar signs of disease as people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, a study has found. The findings shed…
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Migrating birds bring avian flu warnings
Effective biosecurity measures by bird keepers are vital in protecting the north against the introduction of avian influenza (AI). That is the…
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Northern & Western parts of the UK should be aware of liver fluke threat
Merial is advising farmers in the North and West of the UK to be alert for outbreaks of liver fluke disease in sheep and cattle, as the latest NADIS…
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BSE, or 'mad cow disease', found in dead cow in Wales
A case of "mad cow disease", or BSE, has been indentified in a dead cow on a farm in Wales, the Welsh government has said. It did not enter the human…
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British Hen Welfare Trust re-homing thousands of hens this October
Thousands of lucky hens are soon to be given the opportunity to enjoy a free range retirement as loving pets. Hen welfare charity, the British Hen…
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