Animal Health
Wales records first ever case of bluetongue virus
Wales has recorded its first ever case of bluetongue virus, as the whole of the east of England remains in a 'restricted zone' due to surging cases…
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'Immediate' review launched into RSPCA Assured as Brian May quits
RSPCA Assured has launched a 'comprehensive' review into the food assurance scheme as Queen guitarist Sir Brian May quits his role as vice-president…
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Additional risk level introduced to aid Johne's disease control
An additional risk level for Johne's disease has been introduced to help farmers and those buying stock make the most informed decision possible…
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Animal Health
UK-wide survey aims to capture farmers' experiences of bluetongue
The livestock sector has come together to launch a UK-wide survey to better understand the impact bluetongue virus is having on farms. The survey…
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Defra 'working hard' to stop bluetongue spread, Steve Reed says
The Defra Secretary has visited an Essex farm to hear about the worsening bluetongue situation, ensuring them that the government is 'working hard'…
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NFU Mutual re-opens books for avian influenza insurance
NFU Mutual has re-opened its offer for new avian influenza insurance policies, but there is only a short window of time to apply. The news comes…
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Animal Health
Defra toughens personal pork import ban from Europe to curb ASF
Certain personal imports of pork from the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Switzerland will be banned to curb UK entry of African…
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Animal Health
Field lab explores willow as natural supplement for young lambs
A new farmer-led field lab taking place in Northumberland is identifying whether willow can be used as a natural supplement for young lambs. The…
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Government extends bluetongue 'restricted zone' to seven counties
The government has extended its 'restricted zone' set up to curb bluetongue virus to seven more counties in England following an uptick in cases…
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Livestock mart trials sheep dipping service as scab 'a real issue'
With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, one livestock market is trialling a sheep dipping service at its store and breeding sheep…
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