Animal Health
Grey seals on Norfolk coast test positive for bird flu
Bird flu has been detected in a small number of grey seals on the north Norfolk coast, the government has confirmed. Wild birds in the area have also…
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Government vets order cull for 64,000 birds after suspected bird flu
Around 64,000 birds will be culled in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland after government vets suspected a case of avian influenza on a commercial egg…
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Top biosecurity tips from Welsh farmer on protecting cattle from TB
A dairy farmer managing a chronic bovine TB breakdown has eliminated a major disease threat to his herd by no longer buying in cattle. Michael…
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Animal Health
Farmers' views sought for student research into Johne’s disease
Farm owners and managers across the UK are being asked for their help with student research into a multi-million-pound problem facing the cattle…
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Extended poultry housing order comes into force to curb bird flu
Defra's mandatory housing order covering large swathes of England has come into force, with farmers now legally required to keep all bird indoors to…
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Pig sector evokes past disease outbreaks after illegal boar release
The UK pig sector has warned of 'another ham sandwich disaster waiting to happen' following the illegal release of feral boars into the Cairngorms…
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Dutch and German markets to end chick culling from 2026
The European motion to end the practice of euthanising day old male chicks continues to gather momentum, as the Dutch and Germany markets pledge to…
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Northern Ireland to enact mandatory housing order for all poultry
Northern Ireland will see a mandatory poultry housing order from next week in order to stem the spread of bird flu, the NI government confirmed. It…
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Defra expands mandatory housing order to more areas of England
Defra has expanded its mandatory housing order to cover more areas of England, meaning poultry farmers and backyard keepers must house their birds…
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Defra bans gatherings of poultry due to bird flu risk
All gatherings of poultry will be banned across the whole of England to stem the spread of bird flu, the government has announced. The ban, which…
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