Animal Health
UK animal product exports to EU will soon need vet signed declarations
UK animal product exports to the European Union will soon need vet signed declarations, farmers have been reminded. Non-assured UK livestock farmers…
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Harper Adams Lleyn flock data to feed into £2.9m low carbon sheep project
A £2.9m project from Defra's Farming Innovation Programme to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint will use data and research from the…
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GB-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone ends as risk lowered to 'low'
The government has lifted the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced to help stop the spread of bird flu…
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8,000 free range hens culled as bird flu found on Cumbrian farm
Authorities have ordered a cull of 8,000 free range hens following confirmation of highly-pathogenic bird flu on a farm in Cumbria. Avian influenza…
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High path bird flu confirmed in captive birds in West Sussex
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in an animal rescue centre specialising in gulls in West Sussex. Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on…
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NRW set to roll out major fee rises despite backlash from farmers
Major increases to Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) charges are set to be introduced despite extended protestations from the farming industry. NRW will…
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Sheep health researcher awarded for 'tireless work' in combatting OPA
A well-known animal health researcher has been presented with the NSA Scotland Silver Salver 2023 for her outstanding contribution to the Scottish…
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Farmers granted permission to challenge APHA on bird flu compensation
The High Court has granted a group of poultry farmers permission to bring their legal challenge against the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in…
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NFU Cymru seeks 'urgent review' into Wales' bracken herbicide rejection
NFU Cymru has asked the Welsh government to urgently review a decision to refuse an application for Asulox, an important bracken herbicide. The Welsh…
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North Country Cheviot semen exported to US for first time in 30 years
Semen from North Country Cheviot rams has been exported to the US for the first time in more than 30 years, to help strengthen the gene pool of the…
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