Animal Health
Law Commission seeks views on wildlife laws
In a consultation opening today, the Law Commission is seeking views on how wildlife law should be modernised. The current law regulating wildlife is…
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Schmallenberg tops agenda at health conference
News that the Schmallenberg disease has over-wintered and may bring fresh outbreaks next spring has topped the agenda at an animal welfare conference…
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New vaccine against PPR launched
A new vaccine against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a severe, fast-spreading viral livestock disease, has been launched by MSD Animal Health. PPR…
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Schmallenberg virus circulating, say scientists
Schmallenberg virus could circulate across the UK after the virus has over-wintered according to results uncovered by the Royal Veterinary College…
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Badger culling ruled legal
The legal challenge launched by the Badger Trust against Defra's plans for a targeted badger cull has failed in the High Court. The result means the…
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David Attenborough fears butterfly numbers following rain
Butterflies could suffer serious population crashes this year following record-breaking wet weather, Sir David Attenborough has warned…
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Financial health key to animal welfare - EU commissioner
The EU agricultural commissioner has claimed that the financial health of the industry is key to controlling animal health risks. Addressing the…
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MEPs call for greater animal welfare enforcement
The European Parliament has called for better enforcement of current legislation on animal welfare and the adoption of a 'science-based' framework on…
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EU paves way for GM meat and milk
European Union officials are paving the way to bring genetically modified (GM) animals to the European market. European authorities have developed…
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Vets express disappointment over badger cull halt
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has used its annual dinner to call for action on welfare at slaughter, stronger legislation over dog…
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