Animal Health
TB vaccine reduces spread in dairy herds by 89%, study finds
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of bovine TB in infected cattle, but it also reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, new research finds…
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RamCompare seeking ram nominations for its ninth breeding season
The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the 2024 breeding season. Now in its…
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Animal Health
Pig producers must consider 'very real threat' of African swine fever
Pig producers have been warned to consider the 'very real threat' of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK as the virus continues to spread in Europe…
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Nematodirus threat continues to be hugely variable for sheep flocks
Wide fluctuations in temperature, weather patterns and topography means the nematodirus threat continues to be hugely variable for sheep flocks…
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Texel Sheep Society introduces routine genomic evaluations
The Texel Sheep Society has introduced routine genomic evaluations to better support breeders and increase genetic gain in the breed. The adoption of…
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Animal Health
Farmers can now apply for grants to boost animal health and welfare
Farmers can now apply for grants to boost animal health and welfare as the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opens for applications. The…
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Animal Health
Defra looks at greater use of electronic tags for pig identification
The government has promised to work with the pig industry on any future changes to pig identification, including the possible greater use of…
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Animal Health
Bird flu: Defra unveils new compulsory bird registration rules
Defra has announced compulsory registration requirements for all bird keepers as part of a new measure to combat avian influenza outbreaks. Under the…
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Animal Health
Animal campaigners launch legal action against EU over cage-free ban
Animal welfare campaigners have launched legal action against the European Commission for its failure to deliver its cage-free farming ban pledge…
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Animal health experts revise popular sheep worming guide
Animal health experts have revised a popular sheep worming guide to include the latest product information and any changes to established items. The…
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