Animal Health
Defra survey highlights disease risk in animal feed storage units
A new Defra survey has highlighted the risks of disease in animal feed storage units, with farmers advised to regularly clean such facilities…
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Warning issued amid 'later than normal' liver fluke challenge
Last year's weather patterns have had a significant impact on the level and timing of the risk of liver fluke disease across the UK, experts warn…
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Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation
The number of bluetongue cases in Norfolk and Kent could soon reach 50 as farmers and vets have organised an 'urgent' meeting to discuss the…
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Study urges halt in new pig or poultry farms due to 'human disease risk'
Researchers have called for a halt in granting any planning applications for new or expanding poultry and pig farms due to the risks they may have to…
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Dozens of farms impacted by bluetongue amid rise in new cases
Dozens of farms have now confirmed an outbreak of bluetongue, bringing the total number of individual cases to 44. The UK’s chief veterinary officer…
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Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock
Light could be shed on reasons for unexpected cases of bottle-jaw in a closed flock of sheep at a Welsh farm by utilising a new technique which…
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Animal Health
Stonegate continues support for farmers with bespoke pullet finance initiative
Stonegate has announced the launch of a brand-new pullet finance facility that is now available to the company's farmers' supply base. This new…
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Animal Health
'Deeply worrying': Large quantities of illegally imported meat seized in Dover
Large quantities of illegally imported meat have been seized by Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) since 2022, in news called 'deeply worrying' by…
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New bluetongue cases in Kent and Norfolk brings total number to 35
New cases of bluetongue in Kent and Norfolk's temporary control zones (TCZ) brings the total number to 35 since last month's initial outbreak. The…
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Bluetongue cases reach 30 as Kent and Norfolk see fresh outbreaks
Defra has announced new cases of bluetongue in Kent and Norfolk's temporary control zones (TCZ), bringing the total number to 30 since last month's…
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