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UK scientists to develop new rapid bTB diagnosis detector
Researchers have been awarded £1.2m funding to develop a new detector for tuberculosis in humans and livestock that can report a result in one hour…
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Farmers urged to ramp up liver fluke monitoring after acute cases identified
Sheep and cattle in some areas of the UK may face an earlier risk of acute liver fluke this winter than in previous years, with APHA already…
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Bluetongue restricted zone expanded as over 120 farms impacted
The government has expanded the restricted zone set up to curb bluetongue virus to include more counties, as over 120 farms have now recorded a case…
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New dental tool hopes to transform cattle health and productivity
A pioneering dental tool that allows for the examination of a cow's mouth could potentially transform animal welfare and farm productivity…
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Wales' second case of bluetongue confirmed in Anglesey
A case of bluetongue has been recorded in Anglesey after an animal was moved there from England, the Welsh government has confirmed. Vets identified…
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UK beef deadweight prices surge to new record high
Beef deadweight prices have surged to a new record high, fuelled by strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply. The £5 per kilo…
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Malignant catarrhal fever PCR test now available for farmers
Livestock farmers can now use a new PCR test to detect and identify a severe disease in sheep and cattle, for which there is no vaccine currently…
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British beef exports the standout success in first half of 2024
Demand for British beef from key EU and non-EU markets helped underpin a strong performance for red meat exports despite a decline in sheep and pig…
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Bluetongue 'restricted zone' extended as over 100 farms impacted
The government has again extended the 'restricted zone' set up to curb bluetongue virus to include more counties, as over 100 farms have now recorded…
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Wales records first ever case of bluetongue virus
Wales has recorded its first ever case of bluetongue virus, as the whole of the east of England remains in a 'restricted zone' due to surging cases…
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