Animal Health
New plan to better target avian flu's impact on Scotland's wild birds
The Scottish government has outlined a new response plan to deal with the issues posed by the UK's largest ever bird flu outbreak and its impact on…
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Researchers to investigate using AI to detect disease in cows earlier
Researchers have received funding to investigate whether artificial intelligence could be used to detect disease in dairy cows earlier. The…
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Bird flu confirmed in small commercial poultry flock in Highlands
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in a small commercial flock of chickens in the Highlands. The Scottish government said the flock…
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Low-tech sludge solution for reducing antimicrobial resistance
A low-tech solution to help farmers make more money from their muck could also help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance from sewage and…
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Stonegate attains exclusive and first of its kind bird flu insurance policy
Egg producer packer Stonegate has attained an exclusive avian influenza (AI) insurance policy scheme in conjunction with NFU Mutual. It is the first…
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New funding boost aims to progress pig disease vaccine
Researchers have been awarded funding to progress vaccine development for Enzootic pneumonia, the most common respiratory disease in pigs. The Royal…
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UK invests £9m in fight against endemic livestock disease
The UK government has announced an investment of £9 million as part of the farming industry's fight against endemic livestock diseases. The…
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Quality Meat Scotland updates auction market scheme standards
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has updated its auction market and collection centre assurance scheme standards following an extensive review. It include…
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Views sought on next round of animal welfare equipment grants
Farmers are being asked to share their thoughts on the next round of the Animal Health and Welfare Equipment and Technology grant. In March, the…
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Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, sector says
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has highlighted the 'critical need' to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply. The…
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