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'Never underestimate': Farmers urged to adopt safe cattle handling techniques
Farmers have been urged to adopt safe cattle handling techniques in a bid to reduce the risks to life and limb. In the last ten years, 388 farmers…
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Role of biosecurity measures in reducing TB risk recognised in new govt rules
The role of biosecurity measures in reducing the risk of a TB breakdown has been recognised in new Government rules. It will see participants in…
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Northern Ireland's brucellosis testing regime to be relaxed further
The brucellosis testing programme in Northern Ireland will be further relaxed, bringing additional benefits and savings for farmers and taxpayers…
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Scottish dairy herds down 4817 since records began to 918
New statistics show an overall decrease of dairy herds in Scotland, down 4817 since records began. In Scotland, there are now only 918 dairy herds…
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Farmers criticise Tesco for failing to meet demands for British beef
Retail giant Tesco 'failed' to meet consumer demands for British beef over the Christmas period in their South West stores, according to beef…
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Livestock safety highlighted as Co Down farmer gored by bull
A Co Down farmer who was attacked by a bull on the weekend has further highlighted the safety issues when working with livestock. The incident, which…
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Two year farm study highlights importance of regular heifer weighing
The importance of regular weighing has been further underlined following results from a two year project, which identified huge variation in growth…
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Schmallenberg Virus found in Dumfries and Galloway
Vets have found signs that the midge-borne Schmallenberg Virus had been circulating in Dumfries and Galloway in the autumn of 2017. The results have…
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Vets welcome ‘sensible’ measures to increase frequency of TB testing
The veterinary industry has welcomed the "sensible" measures put forward by the government to increase the frequency of TB testing. Defra have…
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More frequent cattle testing to boost fight against bovine TB
Grants for badger vaccination schemes and six-monthly testing in high risk areas have been announced to help prevent disease and catch it more…
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