Animal Health
Farmer, 21, sentenced after sixteen animal welfare offences
A 21-year-old farmer has been sentenced following an investigation by Cambridgeshire Trading Standards in relation to 16 animal welfare offences…
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Researchers want farmer input on Schmallenberg virus impact
Researchers want to gain a better understanding of the impact of the Schmallenberg virus and the scale of the outbreak this year. Farmers are needed…
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Family fined thousands after 'knowingly' keeping cattle with bTB reactors
A Welsh farming family has been issued substantial fines after deliberately swapping cattle ear tags which saw animals with bovine TB reactors remain…
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Labelling on pork products 'not helpful' for making informed decisions
Labelling on pork products is not helpful in helping the public to make informed decisions when buying more sustainable meat, a study has found…
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Farmers and vets hailed after rescuing 33 cattle from overturned lorry
A team of farmers and vets have been hailed heroes after their quick actions saved the lives of dozens of cattle from an overturned lorry. The…
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Farmer survey aims to help researchers learn about lungworm outbreaks
A survey has launched for cattle farmers and vets to help researchers find out more about lungworm and its treatment across the UK. Through the…
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UK has self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic bird flu
The UK has self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza following its worst ever outbreak, which began in 2021. The…
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Scottish government seeks views on cage ban for laying hens
A consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production has launched today in Scotland. Views are sought on phasing out…
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Texas person contracts bird flu after working with dairy cattle
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with avian influenza following the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cattle, state officials have said. The…
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Grants towards wide range of farming equipment now available
Grants towards a wide range of useful farming equipment are available under the first round of this year's Farming Equipment and Technology Fund…
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