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Second human case of bird flu from cows reported in US
A person in Michigan has been diagnosed with avian influenza, making it the second human case associated with an ongoing outbreak in dairy cows in…
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Farmers given new funding to tackle endemic livestock diseases
The government has announced new funding for farmers to tackle bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and a range of health conditions in sheep. At the recent…
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Beef Shorthorn Society's new scheme aims to improve genetic linkage
Beef Shorthorn breeders are being offered the chance to use semen from a trio of top performance sires at discounted prices as part of a newly…
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Over one in five roadkill badgers in NI test positive for bTB
Over one in five roadkill badgers in Northern Ireland tested positive for bovine TB last year, new figures from the Department of Agriculture (DAERA)…
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Changes made to Wales' on-farm slaughter policy for bTB reactors
Welsh farm leaders have welcomed new changes that will be made to Wales' on-farm slaughter policy for bovine TB reactors. Cabinet Secretary Huw…
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Auction marts see overall turnover jump to £2.2 billion
Overall turnover in livestock markets across England and Wales reached well over £2.2 billion in 2023, up nearly £115 million on the year. The latest…
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One day left to respond to consultation on targeted badger culling
Farmers have until tomorrow night to respond to a consultation seeking targeted badger culling in areas of England, alongside badger and cattle…
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New project awarded £100,000 to help decarbonise Welsh beef
A new pilot project which aims to decarbonise the Welsh beef sector has been awarded a grant of £100,000, and 50 farmers are needed to take part. The…
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Scottish farmers requiring 'private kill' services 'face challenges'
Farmers who require ‘private kill’ services in Scotland, and the abattoirs providing them, face a variety of challenges and hurdles, a new report has…
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Farmers told to avoid bluetongue misinformation as threat is 'very high'
Farmers must be aware of the facts and avoid misinformation to prevent unnecessary actions and costs when combatting the 'very high' threat of…
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