Animal Health
Questions for UK as new bluetongue vaccine approved in Holland
A new vaccine has been authorised for use in the Netherlands against bluetongue virus, but there are still questions over rollout plans for use in…
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Defra extends consultation on targeted culling to tackle bovine TB
The government has extended a consultation seeking targeted badger culling in areas of England, alongside badger and cattle vaccination, to tackle…
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A third of vet medicines in NI may vanish after 2025, Lords warn
A third of veterinary medicines used in Northern Ireland may no longer be available after the end of the grace period in 2025, a Lords' committee has…
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Animal Health
Farmers have until tomorrow to apply for animal welfare grants
Farmers have until tomorrow to apply for government grants worth up to £25,000 to improve livestock health and welfare. The fund, which opened last…
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Better ventilation improves productivity during heatwaves, study says
Dairy farmers could prevent thousands of pounds worth of milk yield losses this summer by improving ventilation now, an on-farm study has found. The…
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Scottish sheep farmers receive funds to combat sea eagle attacks
Scottish sheep farmers who have lost livestock to sea-eagles will continue to receive support from the government for this year. The Scottish…
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Animal Health
Defra monitoring US bird flu cases in cattle 'closely'
Reports about the discovery of bird flu in US dairy cattle does not change the risk level for animals in the UK, Defra has confirmed. There have been…
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RSPCA Assured pauses new laying hen standards by nine months
RSPCA Assured has extended the pause to the roll out of its new welfare standards for laying hens for a further nine months due to the concerns…
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One week left to apply for grants to boost animal welfare
Farmers have just one week left to apply for grants to improve animal health and welfare as part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)…
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Defra warns of uptick in bluetongue as weather warms
The government has warned farmers to be aware over a possible increase of cases of bluetongue virus over the coming months as the weather warms…
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