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Outbreak of bovine TB in herd of cattle on Isle of Skye
An outbreak of bovine TB has been confirmed in a herd of cattle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The croft involved is currently under restriction…
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Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses announced by Government
The Government plans to install mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England, with the veterinary industry calling it a ‘huge win’ for animal…
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Farmers explain to public that bird scaring devices are a 'noisy but necessary' evil
Arable farmers are explaining to those living in rural areas that bird scaring devices are a ‘noisy but necessary’ evil at harvest time. Growers are…
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Co Antrim farmer dies after machinery accident
A 49-year-old Co Antrim farmer has died after what was believed to be an accident involving a tractor. James Moore, who died in Templepatrick, lost…
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Man air flown to hospital after trapping hand in farm machinery
A man was air flown to hospital after trapping his hand in farm machinery. The man, from Anglesey, received serious injuries. Emergency services were…
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British egg processors call for sourcing review amid posion scandal
British Lion egg processors are calling on food manufacturers, retailers, and caterers to reconsider their egg sourcing. It comes as news that…
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Tech-savvy ‘safety champions’ can help reduce farm deaths, says agricultural lawyer
An agricultural lawyer believes tech-savvy farmers can lead a ‘learning revolution’ to promote safety after it was revealed 30 workers died in…
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Farmers urged to check shed temperatures amid weather extremes
With UK temperatures on the rise, farmers are being urged to check the temperature of their broiler and dairy sheds to avoid a loss of production…
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Firefighters tackle huge 'unexplained' fire at Scottish abattoir
Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a newly-refurbished abattoir in Scotland. Firefighters arrived to find two industrial units well…
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Bayer and Rothamsted Research join forces to develop ‘digital revolution’ in detecting farm threats
Agri-chemical giant Bayer and Rothamsted Research have entered into a collaboration that will support the development of more sustainable means of…
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