Animal Health
Welsh farmers urged to expose worst red tape burdens
Welsh farmers are being asked to identify the rules creating the most paperwork, duplication and cost as NFU Cymru gathers evidence for a major…
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MPs warn cheap Brazilian beef could undercut UK farmers
British beef producers could face greater competition from cheaper Brazilian imports if planned EU restrictions divert supplies towards the UK…
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Northern Ireland first in UK to roll out cattle EID
Northern Ireland cattle keepers will be able to use electronic ear tags for newborn calves from 7 September, making it the first UK region to offer…
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British lamb takes centre stage after tough year for producers
British sheep farmers are heading into Love Lamb Week after one of the toughest summers in years, with drought, bluetongue and a shrinking national…
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Drought and bluetongue raise tupping risks for sheep farmers
Sheep farmers have only a narrow window to correct ewe condition before tupping, with drought, poor grass growth and bluetongue increasing the risk…
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Bluetongue cases hit 670 as farmers urged to take industry survey
Bluetongue cases have climbed to 670 across the UK this season, prompting fresh calls for farmers to remain vigilant and share the disease’s impact…
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£16.6m cattle genotyping scheme to open for Northern Ireland farmers
Northern Ireland cattle farmers will be able to claim £13 per eligible genotype from 1 September under a new £16.6 million bovine genetics scheme…
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APHA expands bluetongue testing as UK cases hit 630
Bluetongue testing has been stepped up at APHA’s Weybridge laboratories as authorities respond to growing demand during the current outbreak. The…
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Guidance for the Livestock Information Service for sheep
Keeping accurate sheep movement records is a legal requirement, but the Livestock Information Service can also make the process quicker and easier…
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Welsh farmers demand overhaul of bovine TB controls
Welsh farmers are demanding changes to the bovine TB programme, including dedicated case vets, action on infected wildlife and more ways to trade…
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