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Rise in dirty livestock presented to abattoirs during winter
Following a rise in dirty animals being presented to abattoirs this winter, farmers are being reminded of the importance of sending clean livestock…
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New tool developed to help dairy farmers reduce antibiotic use
A new tool has been developed to help farmers in the dairy industry reduce their antibiotic use and help combat antimicrobial resistance. Veterinary…
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Seriousness of calf pneumonia highlighted by BBC Young Farmer
BBC Young Farmer of the Year has spoken about the seriousness of calf pneumonia on his family-run farm. According to the Department for Environment…
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Farmer takes to social media in bid to catch his escaped buffalo
A farmer has issued a plea on social media to find a water buffalo which got "spooked" and left the farm. The animal, which has been on the run for 4…
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Zac Goldsmith says culling badgers is 'ineffective and inhumane'
Prominent Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith has suggested the government's policy of culling badgers to stop the spread of bovine TB is coming "harder to…
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New targets announced for Wales to be officially TB Free from 2036
Wales could be bovine TB free from 2036 if new eradication targets announced today are met. Interim targets, covering 6-year periods, will be set for…
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Wettest summer in years means high fluke and worm risk for sheep and cattle
The wettest summer for many years has led to a high risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle across large areas of the UK. The warning…
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Farmers question credibility of proposals to ban live exports post-Brexit
Farmers have challenged the credibility of proposals to ban the live export of livestock from the UK following Brexit. The subject of banning live…
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Gove accused of offering no plan to tackle Brexit 'vet vacuum'
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has been accused of offering no plan to tackle the threat of migrant veterinary workers leaving post-Brexit. The…
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Halal stakeholders visit farm to gain greater understanding
Stakeholders from the halal sector visited a Leicestershire farm to gain a greater understanding of the livestock industry. The group were invited to…
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