Animal Health
New grants to improve productivity, slurry and animal health open soon
Farmers will soon be able to apply for a grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) to help boost productivity, slurry management…
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Farmers urged to carefully consider which ewes to worm this lambing time
Sustained wet weather has put ewes under pressure this winter, meaning loss of body condition score (BCS) will be a valuable guide when deciding…
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Bluetongue could spread across UK as year progresses, sheep sector warns
The sheep sector has warned that bluetongue virus could spread across the UK as the year progresses, despite the government relaxing rules from this…
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Pig sector calls for fairness in supply chain and protection of UK borders
The pig sector has called on all parties to act to deliver fairness in the supply chain and to protect borders from diseases like African swine fever…
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Avian influenza: Bird gatherings ban relaxed in Wales
The ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys has been lifted in Wales, the Welsh government has confirmed. In…
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Salmonella concern in broilers highlighted at major conference
Harrogate hosted the 2024 Northern Broiler Conference on Tuesday 13 February, with over 300 farmers attending to hear about concerns surrounding the…
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Animal Health
Bluetongue: Temporary Control Zones to be lifted next week
Temporary Control Zones (TCZs) set up in Kent and Norfolk to curb the spread of bluetongue will be lifted next week, Defra has confirmed. From Monday…
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Animal Health
Pork imports from African swine fever affected areas 'of high concern' for UK
Bringing in imports of pork products from African swine fever (ASF) affected areas is 'of high concern', the Animal and Plant Health Agency has…
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Often overlooked bull fertility test key to maximising suckler margins
Routine testing of bull fertility is an essential but often overlooked aspect of suckler herd profitability, yet with funding available, beef farmers…
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Avian influenza confirmed in 48,000 free range birds in Yorkshire
Avian influenza has been confirmed in a Yorkshire free range layer flock consisting of 48,000 birds, the UK's first case in months. The disease was…
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