Animal Health
New bird flu case confirmed in Co Durham backyard flock
An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in a small backyard flock in County Durham, just weeks after the government lifted the mandatory housing…
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Pig sector alarm as banned pork sold to Eurostar passengers in Brussels
The pig sector has sounded the alarm after banned pork products were found on sale to Eurostar passengers in Brussels, risking the UK’s biosecurity…
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New 'best practice' protocols in battle against BVD and Johne’s
New ‘best practice’ protocols are setting a tougher industry standard to crack down on costly diseases like BVD and Johne’s – just as pressure ramps…
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Nearly half of UK vets contemplate leaving sector, survey warns
A new white paper has issued a stark warning to the UK veterinary sector: nearly half of vets are considering quitting, with 75% having taken time…
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Unions warn of chaos over Wales-England bluetongue border policy
The Welsh government is facing strong criticism from farming unions after opting not to follow England’s nationwide bluetongue restriction zone - a…
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Labour sets sights on end of cull with record badger vaccinations
Badger vaccinations have surged to record levels, increasing by 24% across England last year, as part of Labour's accelerated effort to transition…
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UK study warns evolving swine flu viruses could threaten humans
A major new UK study warns that evolving swine flu viruses in Europe could pose a serious future pandemic threat if left unchecked. The Royal…
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Don't panic, test first: Rising Barber's Pole cases prompt caution
Farmers are being advised not to panic over suspected cases of Haemonchus contortus — also known as Barber’s Pole worm — as interest in the…
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed on small West Yorkshire farm
A small commercial poultry unit in West Yorkshire has confirmed a case of bird flu, just weeks after the government lifted the mandatory housing…
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Poultry farmers trial 'dual' heritage breeds to tackle modern crises
A group of farmers are trialling heritage poultry breeds in a move to cut carbon emissions, eliminate the routine culling of male chicks, and help…
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