Animal Health
Pig disease warning after EU import checks delayed for fifth time
The new delay to checks on food imports from the EU leaves the UK pig herd exposed to potentially devastating diseases like African swine fever, the…
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Sheep farmers told to reduce disease risks as breeding sales begin
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to reduce risks of disease transmission when buying in replacement stock as the breeding sales season begins. The…
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Farmers importing live pigs urged to be aware of PRRSV risk
Farmers importing live pigs or semen are being urged to only source from unvaccinated herds negative for porcine reproductive and respiratory…
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New fund aims to help improve livestock health in Scotland
New funding to help improve the health and welfare of cattle and sheep is now available for Scottish farmers and crofters. Up to £1,250 is available…
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Campaign returns in September to celebrate dairy calf strategy progress
An annual campaign will put a spotlight on the progress being made by the dairy industry to ensure all dairy-bred calves are reared with care and for…
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Bird flu: Defra lifts ban on gatherings of poultry
Defra has lifted its ban on gatherings of certain poultry and birds, including chickens, turkeys and pheasants, following the UK's largest ever…
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First UK sheep genetics exports shipped to US
The first UK ovine embryos have been shipped as part of the wider access win which has also enabled lamb exports to the United States. The shipment…
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UK scientists lead £6m effort to develop vaccine for on-farm worm control
Scientists at the Moredun Research Institute are leading a £6m international effort to develop an effective vaccine for on-farm worm control. The…
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Veterinary group awarded contract to tackle bTB in Pembrokeshire
A bovine TB project in Pembrokeshire which aims to explore how a partnership approach can tackle the disease has begun following the awarding of the…
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Scotland sees uptick in bird flu as three new cases confirmed
Three new cases of bird flu have been confirmed in Aberdeenshire and Dumfries and Galloway amid a recent uptick in avian influenza across Scotland…
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