Animal Health
Shotguns will be allowed in badger culls
Natural England has confirmed that the use of shotguns will continue to be permitted during this year’s badger culls, despite the Independent Expert…
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New measures announced to help tackle bovine TB
A consultation proposing further measures to strengthen bovine TB cattle controls has been launched. The proposals come as new statistics published…
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Animal Health
Cattle farmers should be alert to lungworm
The June NADIS Parasite Forecast has advised cattle farmers to be alert for signs of lungworm in their herds this summer. Symptoms may appear in…
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Small-scale badger cull risks spreading TB further, scientists warn
A pilot scheme to selectively cull badgers that test positive for tuberculosis risks spreading the disease further, according to scientists. The…
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Animal Health
New panel to advise on animal health and welfare in Wales
Natural Resources Minister, Alun Davies, has appointed a group of specialists to support the introduction of a new Animal Health and Welfare…
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Defra 'breaching its own badger cull policy', says charity
The government is failing to comply with its own badger cull policy commitments by refusing to assess how badger cull populations were affected by…
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Farmer workshops aim to tackle Johne's disease in cattle
Paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease) is of welfare and production concern for cattle farms. A series of QMS funded workshops are being held across…
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Animal Health
Farmers need to stay alert to sheep scab
As famers welcome the warm weather, many will be breathing a sigh of relief as their worry about sheep scab subsides. However, with a significant…
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Animal Health
Pig welfare: EFSA updates its scientific advice
EFSA has published an opinion on the issue of tail docking in pigs. Tail docking is a procedure carried out to reduce the risk of tail biting, one of…
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Calf testing initiative aims to eradicate BVD
Nationwide eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) - one of the most profit-draining infectious diseases of cattle - moved a significant step…
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