Animal Health
New AHDB Dairy indexes show stability at the top
The new genetic indexes are published for Holstein bulls this week (11 August) as the first under the new AHDB Dairy banner. The theme at the top of…
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New out-cross Holstein for commercial market joins Sterling Sires
A new British-bred Holstein out-cross sire offering £387 PLI combined with high scores for components, functional type and health traits has joined…
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Animal Health
Small animal vets called to join the battle against sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) have called for small animal vet practices to join the battle to raise…
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Animal Health
Clean-up costs for avian influenza outbreak estimated to top £1m
Clean-up costs could run to as much as £10 per bird for egg producers whose layer units are hit by avian influenza. An outbreak of bird flu at…
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Leading experts to speak at the Day of the Hedgehog
What is it? This first UK summit on hedgehogs in a decade promises to be a fascinating exploration of the issues facing Britain’s favourite wild…
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Premier protein pellet trialled by Worcestershire sheep farmer
Worcestershire sheep farmer trials premier protein pellets from JG Animal Health to measure impact on rumen development. With grain prices at levels…
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Dairy cow health and welfare takes another step forward
Since the original Dairy Cow Welfare Strategy was launched in 2010, annual progress reports have been published communicating how the industry…
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Animal Health
Heated debate on land use and wildlife at the CLA Game Fair
The clash in views about the relationship between land management and wildlife came to a head today at the CLA Game Fair, at Harewood House in…
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Farmers in sheep scab scare as sales season approaches
Sheep scab, an increasingly serious problem for British sheep farmers, was a discussion topic at the recent Clyde monitor farm meeting, hosted by…
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Dolly takes centre stage in exhibition charting a century of science
Dolly the sheep is to star in an exhibition chronicling a century of genetics research in Edinburgh. The world’s most famous sheep will be on display…
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