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Additional risk level introduced to aid Johne's disease control
An additional risk level for Johne's disease has been introduced to help farmers and those buying stock make the most informed decision possible…
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UK-wide survey aims to capture farmers' experiences of bluetongue
The livestock sector has come together to launch a UK-wide survey to better understand the impact bluetongue virus is having on farms. The survey…
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Defra 'working hard' to stop bluetongue spread, Steve Reed says
The Defra Secretary has visited an Essex farm to hear about the worsening bluetongue situation, ensuring them that the government is 'working hard'…
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Scottish prime cattle prices reach record amid strong demand
Prime cattle prices in Scotland surged to unprecedented levels in the first half of September, driven by a seasonal reduction in beef production and…
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Government extends bluetongue 'restricted zone' to seven counties
The government has extended its 'restricted zone' set up to curb bluetongue virus to seven more counties in England following an uptick in cases…
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Northern Irish farmers urged to opt in to new beef carbon scheme
Northern Irish beef producers are being urged to opt into the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme, as a large number of farmers are still to do so…
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Members appointed to new bTB board as farmers 'shackled' to disease
Welsh farm leaders have welcomed the appointment of members to the new Bovine TB Eradication Programme Board, as farmers are 'shackled' by the…
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Bluetongue confirmed in Somerset as over 80 farms now affected
Bluetongue virus 'BTV-3' has been confirmed in Somerset and West Sussex, counties currently not under any restriction, the government has confirmed…
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Insecticides will not prevent bluetongue, experts say
Animal health experts have told farmers that insecticides will not prevent midges biting livestock as a method to prevent bluetongue or reduce…
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Irish farm leaders call for import pause as bluetongue rises in GB
Calls have been made for a all livestock imports to be paused in order to protect the island of Ireland from bluetongue as infection rates rapidly…
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