Animal Health
Defra confirms bird flu in Yorkshire free range flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a free range flock on a farm in East Yorkshire, making it the first bird flu case of the…
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Global pork producers 'cautious' on herd rebuilding due to disease risks
Despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease, and demand uncertainties…
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Bluetongue restriction zone extended to parts of Warwickshire
Defra has expanded the bluetongue restricted zone to cover parts of Warwickshire, making it the twentieth county to face tougher restrictions on…
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AHDB issues lungworm in cattle alert amid 'ideal' conditions
Farmers are being urged to monitor and take immediate action upon hearing cattle cough to prevent fatalities from lungworm. The wet summer and mild…
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RSPCA Assured to 'significantly' boost unannounced visits to farms
RSPCA Assured has announced it will 'significantly' boost the number of announced and unannounced visits to farms, following a review of the scheme…
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Farmers urged to test for liver fluke amid 'very different' winter
Livestock producers are being encouraged to test for liver fluke in an autumn and winter that could be 'very different' to recent years. The…
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UK farmers seek to improve Balkan sheep welfare with fundraiser
A group of British farmers have launched a campaign to raise funds for essential shearing equipment to support farmers in the Balkans. The initiative…
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Government urged to promote new tech that enhances animal health
The government and food supply chain industry have been urged to support and promote the use of new technologies to enhance UK animal health and…
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Defra puts all of Northamptonshire in bluetongue restricted zone
Defra has expanded the bluetongue restricted zone to cover all of Northamptonshire as over 150 farms have now recorded a case of the disease…
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English Winter Fair cancelled due to concerns over bluetongue
The English Winter Fair, which was due to take place in mid-November, has been cancelled due to concerns over the spread of bluetongue in England…
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