Animal Health
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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Farmers get boost as Defra expands free vet visit scheme
Farmers in England can now access more tools to fight livestock disease, as Defra expands its free vet visit scheme to cover multiple herds and…
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Animal Health
Bluetongue: Calls for GB to be treated as 'single epidemiological zone'
UK meat industry leaders have raised urgent concerns over new bluetongue (BTV-3) restrictions, warning they could severely disrupt livestock markets…
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Animal Health
Two new bird flu cases prompt culls on farms in Wales
New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been recorded on two farms in Wales, prompting swift action from animal health authorities…
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Animal Health
New £1bn National Biosecurity Centre to tackle animal disease threats
Britain is bolstering its defences against animal disease outbreaks with a record-breaking £1 billion investment in a cutting-edge National…
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Animal Health
Campaign aims to tackle £100m red mite burden on UK poultry sector
A nationwide red mite awareness month is being launched this July, aiming to combat an issue costing the UK poultry sector over £100 million a year…
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Animal Health
Five-year animal ban for farmer after TB failings and poor conditions
A Shropshire farmer has been hit with a five-year ban on keeping animals after a string of serious welfare breaches and failing to test cattle for…
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Animal Health
Act now: Chief vets warn of spreading bluetongue virus
The UK's chief veterinary officers are calling on farmers and vets to seriously consider vaccinating livestock against bluetongue, as concerns mount…
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Animal Health
Bird flu confirmed in 75,000 layer hens on North Yorkshire farm
Bird flu has been confirmed on a commercial poultry farm in North Yorkshire, leading to the culling of 75,000 layer hens, Defra has confirmed. The…
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Animal Health
Eurostar pulls pork snacks after biosecurity alarm bells
Eurostar has swiftly pulled pork snacks from Brussels Midi station after urgent biosecurity warnings over illegal imports threatened UK borders. It…
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