Animal Health
Sheep scab in NI greater problem than previously thought, study warns
A new report has shown the widespread extent of sheep scab in Northern Ireland, indicating the disease is a bigger problem than previously thought…
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RSPCA Assured pauses roll out of new layer welfare standards
RSPCA Assured has paused the roll out of its new welfare standards for laying hens for three months in response to concerns raised by farmers. The…
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Defra launches consultation on targeted culling to tackle bovine TB
The government is seeking views on targeted badger culling in areas of England along with badger and cattle vaccination to tackle bovine TB. The…
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Government confirms new phase of bovine TB vaccine field trials
Farmers are one step closer to seeing a deployable bovine TB cattle vaccine as government field trials move on to a third phase. Following the…
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New service aims to help sheep farmers tackle blowfly strike cases
A new blowfly watch service is now available for farmers as part of efforts to help the sheep sector prevent costly strike cases. The service has…
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Scottish islander crofters co-operate in fight against sheep scab
Crofters from the Outer Hebrides keen to control livestock disease on their island have visited Shetland to learn about an important scheme targeting…
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Government unveils legislation to modernise veterinary medicine rules
The government has unveiled legislation to modernise the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, including measures to help tackle antimicrobial…
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Co-op moves all fresh chicken to higher welfare standard
Retailer Co-op has today announced it will switch all of the fresh chicken it sells to a higher welfare standard. Broiler chickens will be bred with…
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Nematodirus threat forecast to be 'extremely variable' this year
Animal health experts are predicting that the threat to lambs from nematodirus will be extremely variable across the UK in 2024. A sudden increase in…
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New AI-powered tool could revolutionise cow lameness detection
A new AI-powered tool has the potential to revolutionise cow lameness detection and treatment in the UK, according to researchers. The Hoof Monitor…
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