Animal Health
UK scientists launch £2.3m push to better understand bird flu
Work to understand how avian influenza behaves in wild bird and mammal populations will be pushed forward with the launch of a new £2.3m research…
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Egg labelling rules relaxed to support farmers through bird flu outbreaks
Egg producers and packers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of bird flu, the government has confirmed. The…
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Case of bluetongue confirmed in single sheep on Norfolk farm
A case of bluetongue has been confirmed in a single sheep on a farm in Norfolk, with farmers being warned there is now a high risk of onward spread…
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African swine fever simulation raises importance of record keeping
A recent African swine fever (ASF) simulation exercise highlighted the importance of on-farm record keeping to deal with any outbreak of the disease…
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NFU writes to BBC with 'deep concern' over badger documentary
The NFU has written to the BBC to express its 'deep concern' ahead of the airing of a new documentary presented by Queen guitarist Brian May on…
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Man given livestock ban and ordered to pay out £6,500
A man who kept sheep in 'appalling conditions' has been banned from keeping livestock for five years and ordered to pay out over £6,500. Officers…
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Scottish bird keepers must register their details from 1 September
Scottish bird keepers are being reminded that, from 1 September, they will need to register their birds so the government can track bird flu more…
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New controls on meat and dairy due to 'very damaging' sheep virus
Strict new controls suspending personal imports of certain meat, cheese and milk products have been announced to safeguard against outbreaks of peste…
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Experts urge farmers to report all abortions and stillbirths
Experts are urging farmers to report and investigate all abortions and stillbirths to understand disease status and identify how to protect their…
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BBC faces 'impartiality row' ahead of Brian May badger cull programme
The BBC faces an 'impartiality row' ahead of a documentary about the culling of badgers presented by Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, rural campaigners…
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