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New AI-driven test targets 'silent killer' in UK cattle
A pioneering new diagnostic approach could revolutionise the fight against Johne’s disease - dubbed the 'silent killer' for its ability to spread…
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Bluetongue restricted zone extended to cover Lancashire
The bluetongue restricted zone has been extended to include Lancashire and the remaining areas of North Yorkshire, as the disease spreads further…
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UK and EU agree deal to slash agricultural export red tape
The UK and EU have struck a fresh deal to ease post-Brexit trade friction, cutting red tape on agri-food exports with a new agreement on plant and…
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Over 650 dairy cattle to be auctioned at two major dispersals
More than 650 head of cattle will go under the hammer in Shropshire over the next fortnight, as auctioneers prepare to conduct two major dairy herd…
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High Court to hear legal challenge over badger cull licences
A legal challenge brought by wildlife activists against Natural England’s decision to issue badger culling licences has been granted permission to…
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Farmers told to act now as unusually dry spring threatens feed supplies
Livestock farmers are being encouraged to assess their feed needs and make contingency plans as unusually dry spring weather puts pressure on grass…
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Wales targets TB-free status by 2041 through partnership-led policy reforms
Wales is making progress in its bovine TB eradication programme, with a collaborative approach driving policy changes and support for farmers, the…
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Spike in calf scours drug resistance prompts call for preventative rethink
Vets are being urged to reconsider how they manage calf scours, or diarrhoea, in light of new evidence showing a big rise in resistance to an…
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Grass-fed livestock could help fight climate change, says report
A new report challenges the widespread perception that meat and dairy from cattle and sheep are inherently harmful to the environment and public…
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Arla holds milk price for May but warns of 'turbulence'
Arla has announced that its milk price for British farmer suppliers will stay the same for May 2025, warning of a 'turbulent' outlook. The…
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