Animal Health
Milk margins surge despite weather setbacks, says Kingshay
Dairy farmers defied poor weather to deliver a strong year of profits, healthier herds, and renewed momentum for organic milk, according to…
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UK dangerously exposed to animal disease threats, MPs warned
The UK remains dangerously exposed to devastating animal diseases due to failing border controls and insufficient government preparedness, the…
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Bluetongue 'red markets' hailed as a lifeline for Welsh livestock farms
Welsh farm leaders have welcomed the introduction of bluetongue approved 'red markets' as a vital step forward in supporting livestock farmers…
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Welsh sheep lameness slashed by over 50% in industry breakthrough
Welsh sheep farmers have slashed lameness by more than half — cutting costs by £54,000 a year and dramatically reducing antibiotic use — following a…
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Scottish Borders farmers invited to shape bluetongue virus policy
Farmers in the Scottish Borders are being urged to speak up as scientists race to understand the growing threat of bluetongue and its impact on UK…
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New AHDB genetics site gives dairy farmers data-driven edge
Dairy producers now have sharper tools at their fingertips following a major upgrade to AHDB’s Dairy Genetics website. The platform delivers a more…
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Cross-border livestock trade hit by England-wide bluetongue controls
The entire territory of England has been designated a bluetongue virus (BTV-3) 'restricted zone' as of 1 July, in a move that is set to impact sheep…
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Dairy farmers told to beat the heat to protect milk yields
With soaring summer temperatures threatening milk yields and fertility, dairy farmers are being urged to act fast to protect their herds from heat…
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RSPCA Assured unveils stricter poultry welfare rules for 2025
RSPCA Assured is cracking down on chicken welfare with tougher new standards set to reshape how poultry are cared for from September 2025. One key…
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New tool takes the guesswork out of bluetongue rules for farmers
A new online tool has been launched to cut through the confusion of bluetongue movement rules and help farmers keep livestock moving across Britain…
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