Animal Health
Couple hailed for 'bravery' after quarter of herd culled due to bTB
A Welsh dairy farming couple have been commended for their 'bravery and strength' after showcasing their battle with bovine TB on TV. Wyn and Enid…
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Vaccine for avian encephalomyelitis gets marketing authorisation
A new vaccine will prevent the highly detrimental avian encephalomyelitis disease in broilers after gaining authorisation from Britain's regulator…
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Regulator suspends ketosis veterinary medicine Kexxtone
A recall notice has been issued with immediate effect for all in-date batches of Kexxtone 32.4g continuous-release intraruminal devices for cattle…
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Sheep producers offered new support to tackle iceberg diseases
Sheep producers are being offered new support to improve flock health and productivity by identifying and controlling iceberg diseases. The Wales…
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Ban on the live export of animals from GB comes into effect
The ban on the live export of animals has come into effect, meaning it is now illegal to export livestock for slaughter and fattening from Great…
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Animal welfare groups plan 'national day of action' against cull
Animal welfare groups are planning a 'national day of action' against the badger cull, with a planned date and place set for 3 September, outside…
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Welsh farmer fined over £6,000 after breaching cattle regulations
A Welsh livestock farmer has been ordered to pay out over £6,000 after pleading guilty to breaching cattle regulations. Gary Davies, of Llandysul…
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Livestock farmers warned of risk posed by two types of fungi
Livestock farmers are being warned of the potential risk to their animals posed by two types of fungi - fusarium and ergot - in grain. Farmers are…
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Bluetongue: Chief veterinary officer urges farmers to remain vigilant
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus as Europe sees an increase in BTV-3 cases. There has been…
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Free real-time heat stress tracker launched for farmers
Farmers can now take advantage of a new free online tool to monitor heat stress in cows as temperatures rise across the UK. The Temperature-Humidity…
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