Animal Health
AI trial listens for early welfare warnings in laying hens
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being tested on UK laying hen farms to pick up early signs of welfare problems before they become more serious. Noble…
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Buying breeding stock? Make your sheep movement reporting easier
Did you know that when you’re buying breeding stock at market this season, you can use the Livestock Information Service (LIS) to report sheep…
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Sheep farmers urged to help avert 2027 bluetongue vaccine shortage
Sheep farmers are being urged to declare their 2027 bluetongue vaccine needs now in a bid to prevent another supply crunch next spring. The National…
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New app could help farmers worm fewer lambs
A new farm trial is testing whether sheep farmers can worm fewer lambs without compromising growth, welfare or flock performance. The two-season…
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NI remains bluetongue-free as GB cases near 600
Northern Ireland farmers are being urged to stay vigilant as BTV-3 cases across the UK rise to 593, although no cases have yet been confirmed in the…
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Bird flu fight needs more than farm biosecurity, study finds
Britain cannot rely on farm biosecurity alone to protect its poultry industry from bird flu, according to new research highlighting wider weaknesses…
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Farmers warn they may struggle to plant next year's crops
Farmers could struggle to plant next year’s crops after drought, disease and rising costs pushed businesses to crisis point, industry leaders have…
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Barber's pole worm spread prompts warning to sheep farmers
Sheep farmers are being urged to step up worm monitoring in adult ewes as Barber’s pole worm becomes increasingly prevalent across the UK. But a high…
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Movements restricted as bluetongue hits Dumfries and Galloway
Livestock movements around Dumfries and Galloway have been restricted after two lambs near Lockerbie tested positive for bluetongue. The Scottish…
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Emergency grants offered to farmers hit by drought and bluetongue
Farmers struggling to feed livestock because of drought or bluetongue could receive emergency financial support through a one-off grant from the…
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