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Farmers told to stay alert as bluetongue virus reaches Wales
Farmers in Wales have been warned to stay on high alert after two cases of bluetongue virus were confirmed in cattle herds in Powys and…
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Cattle and sheep assurance streamlined as QMS slashes red tape
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has trimmed 15% of its cattle & sheep assurance scheme standards in a drive to cut red tape, while pledging to keep the…
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Contaminated water blamed for costly dairy herd health problems
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to test their water supplies after new evidence suggested that contamination is fuelling costly herd health…
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Smart UK sensor helps farmers stop calf pneumonia before it starts
A smart new sensor developed in the UK is helping dairy farmers stop pneumonia in calves before it takes hold by tracking pen conditions in real…
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New association launched to represent dairy producer organisations
A new body representing dairy producer organisations across Britain has been launched, in a move the NFU says could reshape how farmers and…
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UK dairy farmers see welfare gains after two-year strategy review
British dairy farmers have cut lameness, improved udder health and boosted cow comfort in the first two years of a national welfare strategy…
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Bakery waste linked to botulism outbreak that killed 700 cattle
A botulism outbreak that killed more than 700 cattle in the UK has been linked to waste from a large-scale bakery used in animal feed, the Food…
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Dairy sector told to defend its reputation amid social media scrutiny
Dairy farmers have been urged to take control of their industry’s image and “make their voices heard” in the face of growing scrutiny. More than 120…
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Bluetongue rules ease: Vaccinated livestock soon free to move
Farmers will finally see a relaxation of movement restrictions, as bluetongue-vaccinated livestock will be allowed into Wales without pre-movement…
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North Wales farmer-vet wins national dairy honour
A North Wales vet who swaps the surgery for dung beetle safaris has been crowned Dairy Industry Woman of the Year 2025. Claire Whittle, a veterinary…
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