Animal Health
Dover port authorities seize over six tonnes of illegal meat
Shocking new figures have emerged about the volumes of product of animal origin (POAO) being seized at Dover, including pork from African swine…
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Two Norfolk turkey farms confirm high-path bird flu outbreaks
Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting commercial poultry farms were confirmed by the government overnight. The H5N1 strand of the…
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New case of bird flu confirmed in Norfolk as AIPZ now in place
Bird flu has been confirmed in captive birds in Norfolk just days after the government declared an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across…
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Avian influenza prevention zone declared across parts of England
The government has declared an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk following numerous…
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Court declines to rule whether fast-growing broilers are unlawful
A Court of Appeal judgment has declined to rule on whether so-called 'frankenchickens' are unlawful, but it could have implications for the future of…
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Farm leaders slam 'illegal' livestock imports into NI from GB
Farm leaders have condemned 'illegal' livestock imports into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the 'serious threat' of bluetongue virus. Imports…
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Three abattoirs suspended from RSPCA Assured after activist footage
The RSPCA has said it is 'appalled' by footage released by activists showing poor conditions in three slaughterhouses which are part of its assurance…
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UK's animal disease capabilities bolstered with £200m investment
The UK's animal disease capabilities will be bolstered with a £200m investment from the government as farmers see increases in bird flu and…
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US government orders milk supply testing due to rising bird flu
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a federal order for the testing of the nation’s milk supply due to a surge in bird flu cases…
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Three commercial poultry farms record bird flu cases
The government has confirmed three new cases of avian influenza in commercial poultry on farms in Norfolk and East Yorkshire. In Norfolk, bird flu of…
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