Animal Health
Avian Influenza suspected at Lancashire Farm
Nearly 200,000 laying birds are to be culled following a suspected outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Lancashire. Tests are yet to…
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Farm Safety Week 2015 – Staying safe with livestock is as simple as ABC – Always Be Careful
• Themed help and advice placed online each day of the third annual Farm Safety Week 6-10 July • Farm Safety Foundation, Farm Safety Partnerships…
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Cash crisis at community farm may shut gates forever
A well-loved community farm that cares for dozens of rare animals is under threat of closure unless it can urgently find an immediate cash injection…
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How much of a threat do wild boar pose to UK farmers?
· Potential to spread Swine Fever, harm domestic herds · Leading Lloyd’s of London livestock underwriter available for comment on worsening situation…
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Ventilation sock system launched by Hydor
Hydor’s new Ventilation Sock System (HVSS), which supplies fresh air to all parts of a livestock building has been unveiled. The first application of…
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Animals to benefit from new MRI facility
Animals in the region will benefit following the opening of a new standing equine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facility at the University of…
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Badger culling to begin in Northern Ireland research project: BVA response
The Department for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has confirmed that badger culling will begin in the second year of the test, vaccinate or…
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Animal Health
Monitor cattle growth rates to keep on top of worms
The summer grazing season provides a real challenge for weaned calves and growing cattle in terms of worm burdens. Implementing a parasite management…
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Veterinary Centre closure 'will rob livestock farmers' in Scotland
Farmers and vets have come together to fight the proposed closure of Inverness Veterinary Surveillance centre – a move that would rob livestock…
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Farm monitor focuses on combating Johne's Disease
The incurable cattle disease Johne’s was one of the main discussion topics at the recent beef cattle finishing monitor farm meeting, hosted by the…
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