Animal Health
MRSA found in pigs in England as human risk increases
Government scientists have reported the first-ever cases of livestock-associated MRSA in pigs in England. The finding comes just weeks after…
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Root out weevil damage
Pea and Bean Weevil infestations result in far more damage than the relatively superficial visible leaf notching would suggest, warns Syngenta Field…
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Be alert during chronic fluke risk period
Beef and sheep farmers should be vigilant for signs of chronic liver fluke following a mild and wet winter- according to the latest NADIS Parasite…
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Co-operation from farm to fork discussed
Campylobacter was the main topic for discussion at the Annual NFU Cymru Poultry Conference, as members present heard from Jayne Griffiths, Food…
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Understanding and tackling oomycete root and stem rot
A gap in understanding the impact of the oomycete pathogens (Pythium, Phytophthora & Aphanomyces) across horticulture’s edible and ornamental crops…
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Scientists find potential way of controlling leaf blotch disease in wheat
Scientists have found a genetic mechanism that could stop the spread of a “devastating” disease threatening wheat crops. Septoria leaf blotch (STB)…
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Government food crime unit welcomed
The Scottish-based company which was at the forefront of food safety in the horsemeat scandal of 2012 has welcomed the Government's plan to set up a…
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Companies bid for new TB testing role
A new national service company has been formed to bid for appointment as a delivery partner for bovine TB and other farm animal disease testing under…
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Veterinary association challenges government over non stun slaughter
The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) John Blackwell set out the organisation’s 2015 General Election manifesto, urging political…
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Low path AI confirmed in Hampshire
Avian influenza has been confirmed in chickens on a farm in Hampshire - although Government officials say it is a low risk case. The outbreak, which…
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