The latest Animal Health news for UK farmers and the agricultural industry.
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Oregano essential oil and purple garlic could be used in pig feed as an alternative to zinc oxide, scientists have said in new research. Both foods…
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Morrisons has announced it will lower its poultry stocking density to 30kg/m2, which is 20% more space than the industry standard. By November 2024…
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Poultry farmers have won a landmark legal challenge against the government in a battle over the proper compensation payable to those affected by bird…
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Northern Ireland faces a 'public health emergency' unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured, vets have warned. The implications of the…
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Sheep farmers are being encouraged to seek support if they need it as cases of bluetongue and Schmallenberg virus continue to add pressure on the…
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Government plans to cut the budget for illegal meat seizures at the Port of Dover by 70% has been called 'catastrophic' for the British pig sector…
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Legislation putting an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain will now move to the House of Lords for…
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New measures, including pre-movement testing, will soon roll out to help eradicate bovine TB in Wales, the Welsh government has confirmed. From 1…
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Over 50 bluetongue cases have been recorded in Norfolk and Kent as farmers and vets meet tonight for an 'urgent' update on the situation. A farmer…
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Scottish sheep farmers are being invited to join a webinar addressing issues that have faced the 2023 lamb crop, including high worm burdens and feed…
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