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Gene-edited pigs approved for sale in US after UK breakthrough
In a ground-breaking development for agricultural biotechnology, pigs engineered to resist one of the most economically damaging diseases in…
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British Vet Association calls for ban on controversial farrowing crates
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for a ban on the use of farrowing crates, which confine female pigs before and after giving…
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Experts slam US Health Secretary's proposal to deliberately spread bird flu
A controversial bird flu proposal by the US's Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked widespread criticism from scientific and…
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Red Tractor proposes tiered welfare labels for UK pork
Red Tractor is now inviting feedback from pig producers on new proposals to introduce a tiered approach to welfare standards and labelling for UK…
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Key barriers outlined to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chickens
New research highlights the key barriers to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chicken production, including economic costs, environmental…
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Risk of Lyme disease rising in UK amid growing tick population
A warning is being issued over the increasing risk of Lyme disease in the countryside, as the UK experiences a rise in tick numbers during the warmer…
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Unseasonably warm spring alters parasite risk for lambs in 2025
As 2025 sees an unseasonably warm start to spring, sheep farmers are being reminded that rising temperatures alone don't tell the full story when it…
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'Medium risk' of foot-and-mouth disease entering UK
The UK government has assessed a 'medium risk' of foot-and-mouth disease entry into the country following numerous outbreaks in Europe. The latest…
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Action plan aims to phase out farrowing crates in UK pig farming
A new plan aims to accelerate the transition away from farrowing crates in UK pig farming, marking a significant step toward higher welfare standards…
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RamCompare seeks new farms for upcoming testing season
The UK’s leading sheep progeny testing project is looking for new commercial farms across England and Wales to take part in the upcoming season. The…
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