Animal Health
Disease eradication tops agenda at BVA meeting
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has used its Northern Ireland meeting to call on the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to…
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Farming group attacks Charity Commission on RSPCA stance
The Farmers' Union of Wales has accused the Charity Commission of 'bringing the nature of charities into disrepute by failing to confront the RSPCA'…
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Measures to reduce antimicrobial resistance 'not sound science'
Measures to reduce antimicrobial resistance in Europe are in danger of becoming 'kneejerk' reactions, the British Veterinary Association has warned…
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Hospital food welfare 'shocking' says survey
Eggs, chicken and pork served in English hospitals are produced from animals reared in only basic welfare conditions, according to a survey published…
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NFU attacks RSPCA over badger warning
The National Farmers' Union has said the RSPCA 'overstepped the mark' over comments made about 'naming and shaming' people involved in the badger…
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Henry Schein signs agreement to acquire C&M Vetlink
Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal…
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Liver fluke in top 10 diseases to beef cattle
According to the latest National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) Parasite Forecast, liver fluke was rated in the 10 most important…
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MP proposes badger vaccination for Cornwall
Following the government's decision not to proceed with a badger cull in Somerset and Gloucestershire, West Cornwall MP Andrew George has urged a…
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Feeding sows more efficiently
When someone mentions feed costs, thoughts typically gravitate towards what is happening in the finishing barn, simply due to the influence it has on…
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Government remains committed to TB eradication despite vote
Today's backbench business debate was an opportunity for MPs to discuss the government's TB eradication programme, the NFU said today. A vote of 147…
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