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Farmer behaviour plays 'crucial role' in managing livestock diseases
New research has highlighted the crucial role that farmers play in managing livestock diseases, and how differences in behaviour can affect…
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New licence aims to simplifying moving cattle from TB restricted holdings
A new general licence will launch next month to make it easier to move cattle from TB restricted holdings, allowing greater flexibility while…
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Scientists investigate new technologies to tackle liver fluke
Scientists are investigating new technologies, including environmental DNA analysis and the use of wearable behaviour sensors, to tackle liver fluke…
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Bird flu cases confirmed in two separate game farms
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in two separate game farms, in Staffordshire and Cheshire, Defra has confirmed. The latest case of…
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Defra's calf housing welfare grants now open for farmers
Farmers can now take the the first step to apply for the calf housing welfare grants, worth between £15,000 to £500,000. The grants are available for…
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UK pig sector concern as Sweden confirms first ever ASF case
Sweden's first ever case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed, representing another major leap for the virus and renewed concern for the…
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Updates to Sheep Dipping Code of Practice provides more clarity for sector
New updates to the cross-industry Mobile Sheep Dipping Code of Practice have been made to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and safe use of…
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Brian May shares bovine TB experience of farm he sponsors
Queen guitarist and anti-cull campaigner Sir Brian May has shared the experience of efforts to eradicate bovine tuberculosis on a farm he sponsors…
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NFU launches series to battle misconceptions around UK livestock sectors
The NFU has launched a new online series aiming to help farmers explain the role of the UK's livestock sectors in a bid to battle misconceptions. The…
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Farmers see value in peer-to-peer learning to improve cow foot health
Dairy farmers rate peer-to-peer learning as one of the most valuable routes to tackling lameness in their herds, a new study in Wales involving more…
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