Animal Health
Brexit Bill reversal 'great win' for UK animal health and welfare
Animal health bodies have welcomed the government’s U-turn on its plans for scrapping swathes of retained EU legislation, which could have wiped out…
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Welsh farm leaders welcome launch of new sheep scab project
Welsh farm leaders have welcomed the launch of a new project which aims to combat sheep scab outbreaks by offering funding to diagnose and treat…
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Blowfly strike could cost over £200 for every lamb lost, experts warn
Mortalities due to blowfly strike could be costing farmers £209 per lamb and £184 per breeding ewe, according to an updated blowfly costing model…
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Role of bird flu vaccination explored amid largest outbreak ever
The International Egg Commission (IEC) has released a new report that considers the essential components required for a vaccination against bird flu…
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Scottish sheep sector 'concerned' amid lynx reintroduction talks
The Scottish government must do more to protect the sheep sector following further discussion to reintroduce lynx to the countryside, industry…
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Flocks needed to join Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme
New flocks are needed to join the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme, specifically Welsh hill and upland breeds, as well as pedigree flocks of Bluefaced…
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Defra rolls out Romania-specific African swine fever campaign
The government has followed advice from the pig sector to introduce an African swine fever (ASF) campaign targeting the UK's Romanian community…
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Two new cases of high path bird flu confirmed in England
Two highly pathogenic cases of bird flu were confirmed in England on Saturday, just over a week since the government ended the mandatory hosing…
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High path bird flu confirmed in pheasants in Powys
An outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in pheasants in Powys, the second case in Wales since the mandatory housing order was…
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New study seeks to address issue of heat stress in cows
A new research project aims to address the problem of dairy cow heat stress to ensure sustainable milk production and improve cow welfare amid…
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