Animal Health
'Dead man's fingers' warning after livestock deaths in South West
A toxic plant dubbed ‘dead man’s fingers’ has been blamed for livestock deaths in the South West, prompting urgent warnings to farmers. Tyndale Vets…
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Farmer fined £1,100 after cow's horn left growing into its eye
A 65-year-old farmer has been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after admitting animal welfare offences, including failing to treat a cow whose horn…
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Chief vet urges action as bird flu risk intensifies in coastal counties
Bird keepers across Britain are on high alert after a heightened warning over avian influenza, with gamebird rearers and poultry keepers urged to…
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Great British Calf Week returns with a data-driven push for progress
Farmers and vets are set to unite next month as Great British Calf Week returns, putting the spotlight on how data and knowledge sharing can drive…
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‘Wholly unacceptable’: Pig industry chiefs condemn abuse at Lincs farm
Undercover footage showing pigs being beaten and mistreated on a Lincolnshire farm has sparked outrage across Britain’s pork industry. The National…
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Keep dogs on leads or risk devastating flocks, warns sheep sector
The National Sheep Association is warning dog owners: keep your pets on leads this summer or risk devastating the nation’s flocks. With summer…
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UK elevates bird flu risk levels — wild birds fuel poultry threat
The government has raised the UK's avian influenza risk levels, citing widespread infection in wild birds and increased exposure risk for poultry. In…
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Majority back lynx return to Northumberland – but farmers urge safeguards
A lynx comeback in northern England has won public support – but farming voices are warning the move must be handled with care to protect…
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Clock ticking for bird flu cover as September deadline looms
Poultry farmers have just weeks left to secure rare avian influenza insurance, as NFU Mutual warns its books will close at the beginning of next…
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Two bird flu cases confirmed on farms— more under investigation
Two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Devon, with further suspected cases under investigation in Wales and…
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