Animal Health
Bird keepers reminded to sign up to compulsory GB Poultry Register
Bird keepers have been reminded that it will soon become a legal requirement to sign up to the new GB Poultry Register to curb avian influenza cases…
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Rising bluetongue cases in Europe leads to new UK warning
An increasing number of bluetongue cases in Europe has led the UK’s chief veterinary officer to call for renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing…
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BBC follows Sir Brian May in new badger cull programme
A new BBC programme follows Sir Brian May over a decade long journey to understand the bovine TB crisis and his opposition to the badger cull…
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Welsh farm leaders welcome new Bovine TB Programme Board
Welsh farm leaders have welcomed the announcement made by the Cabinet Secretary that he has appointed a new Welsh Government Bovine TB Programme…
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Chemist-turned-farmer wins inaugural Calf Rearer of Year
A Cornish chemist-turned-farmer has been presented with the inaugural Calf Rearer of the Year award at this year’s National Youngstock Conference…
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Anti-cull campaigners launch legal challenge against Natural England
Wildlife campaigners have commenced a legal challenge after Natural England gave the green light to additional badger culling licences. The 26…
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Enzootic abortion vaccine shortage extended to October
There will be a further shortage in the supply of the enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine Cevac Chlamydia until October, it has been confirmed…
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Animal Health
Farmer-led badger vaccination could play 'vital role' in bTB eradication
Farmer-led badger vaccination could play a vital role in the government and industry's plans to eradicate bovine TB, according to researchers. A…
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Farmers urged to take part in lamb castration and tail docking survey
Sheep producers are being encouraged to take part in a new NFU survey exploring the practices of castration and tail docking. The union is seeking…
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US government to roll out farm worker vaccines to curb bird flu
The US government has outlined plans to spend $10 million to stem bird flu infections in farm workers, including on a seasonal flu vaccines…
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