Animal Health
Monthly TB checks more effective than badger culling, researchers say
Regular testing for bovine TB could significantly reduce the number of infections in cattle, according to new research by Queen Mary University…
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Truss reiterates government stance on badger culls
Environment Secretary Liz Truss has used her speech at the Oxford Farming Conference to reiterate her commitment to eradicating bovine TB in cattle…
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Pig and poultry farmers warned about disease threats
Pig and poultry farmers in the UK have been warned to remain on alert as the threat posed by devastating diseases has increased. For poultry keepers…
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Highly virulent Asian-American pig disease spreads to Europe
The highly virulent Asian-American Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus has spread to Europe. The disease is extremely infectious — a thimbleful of…
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Animal charities 'deeply disappointed' as Defra endorses next cull
Animal welfare charities have reacted strongly to the announcement by Nigel Gibbens, the Chief Veterinary Officer that DEFRA's badger cull policy…
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Government determined to continue with culling, says Truss
Further measures to combat TB in cattle has been announced today by Defra as Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said the government must continue…
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H5 avian influenza confirmed in Washington State
A pathogenic H5 avian influenza has been discovered in wild birds in Whatcom County, Washington. Two separate virus strains were identified: HPAI…
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Avian flu to 'shake up' 2015 poultry trade
Global issues such as avian flu and trade restrictions remain on the horizon for 2015 and will have a big impact on global poultry trade. Regions…
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Vet support for badger cull falls
Support for the controversial badger cull appears to be faltering among veterinarians who believe it should not continue without further independent…
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Understand animal welfare through goats, say researchers
How goats express subtle positive emotions could lead to greater understanding of animal welfare, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have…
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