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EC cancels poultry threshold amendments
The European Commission’s decision not to amend thresholds for poultry and pigs or to include cattle in the Industrial Emissions Directive is 'a…
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NSA 'expresses delight' over Schmallenberg vaccine
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is 'delighted' that the Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) has granted a licence for MSD Animal…
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South Devon cattle breeders celebrate at National Show
More than 100 South Devon cattle put on a stunning display at the breed’s National Show last week. Hosted by the Devon County Show this year, the…
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Schmallenberg vaccine ready for use this summer
UK farmers will be the first in the EU with access to a vaccine to help protect sheep and cattle against birth defects caused by the Schmallenberg…
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Schmallenberg surveillance results out
The first round of Schmallenberg surveillance testing in Scotland is almost complete with no positive samples identified. NFU Scotland, working with…
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Compensating for delayed spring grass growth
This year's severely delayed start to grass growth makes it all the more important to maximise conversion of grass to live-weight in growing cattle…
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New website for easy registration on calf health programme
A new website has been launched by Zoetis (formerly Pfizer AH) for registration of calves on the SureCalf® pre-sale pneumonia protection programme…
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Pasture-fed livestock group grows after horsemeat scandal
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) has experienced a surge in interest since horsemeat DNA was confirmed in some processed foods on sale in…
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Nomad cattle undermines NI beef prices, say retailers
Northern Ireland's beef industry can profit hugely from the horsemeat scandal if purchasing focuses exclusively on UK-only beef cattle that are…
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Vital vaccine shortfall for hill farmers
Hill farmers may struggle to control tick-borne diseases in their flocks this season after it emerged that supplies of vital vaccine have been…
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