Animal Health
BBC Countryfile explores project using AI to monitor dairy cow health
A project using artificial intelligence to monitor dairy cows has featured in a focus on the future of farming on BBC One’s Countryfile. Using the…
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UK pig sector cuts antibiotic use by 75% after concerted eight-year effort
The UK pig sector has achieved a remarkable milestone after reducing total antibiotic use by 75% over an eight year period, new figures show. Last…
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Just days left to apply to Defra animal welfare grants of up to £25,000
Farmers are being reminded they have just days left to apply for grants between £1,000 and £25,000 to invest in new equipment to boost animal…
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Hill farmer calls for emergency authorisation of bracken control herbicide
A Scottish hill farmer has called for the government to stop "dragging its heels" on providing an emergency authorisation of bracken control…
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Farmer ordered to pay out nearly £6k after poultry welfare charges
A Shropshire farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £6,000 and to undertake 100 hours of unpaid work after causing unnecessary harm to poultry. It…
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NI farmers told to 'step up' bird flu biosecurity just days after AIPZ lifted
All bird and poultry keepers in NI have been told to "immediately step up" biosecurity measures just days after the government removed all avian…
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Dairy farmers urged to look out for heat stress as temperatures soar
Dairy farmers are being urged to look out for heat stress as temperatures across the UK are predicted to hit 30C over the weekend and into next week…
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'Level Zero': Agri-tech firm identifies new early standard for mastitis detection
An agri-tech firm has identified a new early standard for mastitis detection – 'Level Zero' – which it says will enhance cattle welfare and reduce…
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Defra issues supplementary badger cull licences to 29 zones
The government has expanded the badger cull by issuing supplementary cull licences to 29 zones in England, with operations beginning immediately…
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New dairy strategy launched to help sector make welfare progress by 2028
A new dairy strategy consisting of six key areas to improve cattle welfare has launched, with farmers being urged to help progress the issue by 2028…
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