Animal Health
Now gundogs have their own insurance!
All responsible dog owners would agree that their dogs’ health and well-being is of high importance to them. However, while pet dogs can get sick…
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Growing threat of Bovine TB worries insurance market
In the lead up to May’s general election, one issue proved more divisive than any other for rural areas: how best to tackle Bovine TB. Like many…
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The veterinary future’s bright, but levels of stress causing concern, says Vet Futures survey
Vets are generally positive about the future of the UK veterinary profession, with 59% saying they are very or fairly optimistic in a new survey of…
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Farming and wildlife under spotlight in debate at CLA Game Fair
Is conservation at odds with modern agriculture and land management? This is the proposition that will be argued in the headline debate on the first…
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New technology aims to reduce environmental impact within meat production
With the average cow producing 1000 times more methane than a human, meat production plays a big role in greenhouse gas emissions. But in a world…
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Genetic improvement has a 'massive impact on livestock production'
International experts from Norway and the USA join the line-up of speakers at the 2015 Sheep Breeders Round Table to discuss the opportunities and…
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One size fits nobody – Merial advises targeted approach to parasite control in sheep
As the sheep parasite season continues, Merial Animal Health is reminding farmers of the benefits of adopting a planned approach to worm control that…
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BVA update to 'Suspect BSE case highlights importance of disease surveillance'
The Irish government has confirmed that the cow tested positive and that the case was isolated to a single animal. The infected cow was not presented…
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Mid-season worm pressures affect dairy herds
Managing mid-season worm pressures could have significant economic and performance benefits for dairy herds. This is the advice from the COWS…
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New RSPCA Assured food label hits supermarket shelves
A new ethical food label - assured by the RSPCA - has been launched in a bid to help improve the lives of a further 100 million farm animals, plus…
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