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Senedd member tells farmers hit by bTB to 'find another business'
Rural campaigners have demanded a public apology from Labour Senedd member Joyce Watson after she told struggling dairy farmers hit by bovine TB to…
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Welsh Labour politician slammed for 'deplorable and shocking' bTB comments
Comments made by a Welsh Labour politician in relation to farming families affected by bovine TB have been slammed as 'deplorable, insensitive and…
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New bTB testing rules for Wales' Low and Intermediate risk areas
The Welsh government has been told to review the costs and administrative burdens on farmers resulting from the current TB testing regime following…
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Farmers told to 'follow the legislation' after bluetongue confirmed
Farmers have been told to 'follow the legislation' on animal movement restrictions after a new emerging strain of bluetongue virus was confirmed on…
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Project developing early cattle disease detection awarded £700k
An innovative project to develop automated and real-time monitoring of disease in cattle has been awarded nearly £700,000. The DETECT project will…
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Bluetongue confirmed in cow on farm near Canterbury
A case of Bluetongue has been confirmed in a cow on a farm near Canterbury, with farmers being urged to be 'extremely vigilant' for signs of the…
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Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline, latest figures show
Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline following a long-term trend, with a 3% decrease in 2023 compared to the five year average. A decline in…
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Beware of sheep and cattle parasites this autumn, farmers told
Although the early autumn warm weather has led to an extended grazing period, farmers are being told to be vigilant for increased parasite burdens…
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Farmers need clarity on methane supressing feed products, NFU says
Farmers need clarity on how methane supressing feed products will work as well as their impact on animal welfare, the NFU has said after Defra seeks…
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Decision to allow badger culling in NI ruled unlawful by High Court
A decision to allow badger culling in Northern Ireland has been ruled unlawful in the High Court, with a union calling the move a 'major blow' to…
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