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Derbyshire Police Commissioner urges Defra to vaccinate badgers rather than cull
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner has written to Government to voice his support for “vaccination over culling” in the prevention of TB in…
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Distressing photos show aftermath of dog attack which killed 12 sheep
A farmer has shared images online showing the aftermath of a dog attack on a flock in Lincolnshire, which left twelve sheep dead. Willingham-by-Stow…
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EU in 'state of denial' over decline of farmland wildlife
A leading conservation charity has said the European Union is in a "state of denial" over the decline of farmland wildlife, such as birds. BirdLife…
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Electrical fault thought to be cause of farm fire that killed 246 pigs
A fire that ripped through a North Yorkshire farm killing over two-hundred pigs on the weekend is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault…
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'Highly toxic' pesticide Aldicarb thought to be behind farm dog death
A pesticide that has been banned for more than ten years has been blamed for the death of a farm dog in the Scottish Highlands. Traces of Aldicarb, a…
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Bird flu confirmed in wild bird in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Bird flu has been confirmed in a wild bird in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the first positive wild bird avian influenza finding in NI this year…
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Welsh government hints at possible mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses
The Welsh government has hinted at future legislation to introduce CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses. In a written statement on ‘Animal welfare in the…
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Bee enzymes may hold key to new bee-friendly insecticides
Two bee enzymes could open up the opportunity to design bee-friendly insecticides, according to new research. The enzymes, one in the honeybee and…
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Firefighters work with farmers to tackle grass fires in new initiative
Firefighters and farmers are working together to help tackle grass fires by burning away excess grass on land. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service…
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Sheep industry launches campaign to promote responsible dog ownership
The National Sheep Association is launching a campaign next week to promote responsible dog ownership as cases of sheep worrying continue to rise at…
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