Animal Health
New badger cull will not stop TB, says researcher
The widespread badger cull starting today will not solve the problem of tuberculosis in cattle, according to Professor Peter Atkins, from the…
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High awareness of wormer resistance - but more action needed
Results from the Farming Against Wormer Resistance (FAWR) survey (created by Novartis Animal Health and supported by NSA and SCOPS) have given…
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Animal Health
Positive global outlook threatened by bird flu in China
The positive outlook for the global poultry industry is dependent on a balance in local supply and demand, falling feed costs and ongoing high prices…
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Nemotodes still an issue across the Country
The weather continues to remain colder than average, with rainfall dampening the expectations of better weather in the spring. The June Parasite…
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Farming delivers environmental positives amid report, says NFU
UK nature is in trouble according to a report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations. Scientists working…
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NSA 'expresses delight' over Schmallenberg vaccine
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is 'delighted' that the Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) has granted a licence for MSD Animal…
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Schmallenberg vaccine ready for use this summer
UK farmers will be the first in the EU with access to a vaccine to help protect sheep and cattle against birth defects caused by the Schmallenberg…
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Dog attacks on livestock rise across the UK
Dog owners are still not acting responsibly enough to prevent a high number of injuries and deaths to livestock according to the National Sheep…
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Schmallenberg surveillance results out
The first round of Schmallenberg surveillance testing in Scotland is almost complete with no positive samples identified. NFU Scotland, working with…
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Compensating for delayed spring grass growth
This year's severely delayed start to grass growth makes it all the more important to maximise conversion of grass to live-weight in growing cattle…
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