Animal Health
Government pushes ahead with badger culls against scientific advice
The government has authorised a new wave of badger culling across England, defying the advice of its own chief scientific adviser. Natural England is…
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Pig sector warns of huge risk as audit confirms UK biosecurity failings
A damning report on the UK’s lack of readiness for a major animal disease outbreak has alarmed the pig sector, which says it confirms serious…
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Blowfly strike risk reaches red alert for parts of the UK
Sheep farmers across the UK are being urged to take immediate preventative action as the blowfly strike risk level has been raised to red. Producers…
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UK 'not ready' for major animal disease outbreak, watchdog warns
The UK faces a serious threat from animal disease outbreaks that could overwhelm current government capabilities, according to a stark new report…
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World Food Safety Day: Egg sector urged to stay vigilant against Salmonella
With World Food Safety Day on 7 June, egg producers are reflecting on food safety and the real cost of letting Salmonella standards slip. The sector…
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UK beef gets global all-clear as BSE risk downgraded
The UK has clinched the highest international safety rating for BSE, in a landmark move set to unlock new export markets and slash costs for the meat…
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Livestock vaccine gaps under spotlight as survey seeks farmers' views
Farmers and vets are being urged to speak up on livestock vaccine shortages in a new nationwide survey aimed at tackling growing supply issues across…
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Pig farmers gain stronger contract protections under new law
New regulations have been signed into law promising to revolutionise fairness and transparency across the UK pig supply chain. The regulations…
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Toxoplasma threat found on 80% of UK sheep farms, data reveals
Four in five UK sheep farms have been exposed to the abortion-causing parasite Toxoplasma gondii, according to early results from the 2025 FlockCheck…
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Bluetongue zone expanded: Movement restrictions lifted across England
Livestock movement restrictions will be scrapped across England as the entire country is brought into a single bluetongue virus restricted zone…
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