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'Record low': 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in livestock
There has been a 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in food-producing animals since 2014, according to new government figures. Sales of…
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Scientists create GM pigs with 24 per cent less fat
Scientists have created genetically modified pigs that have a quarter less fat than normal pigs. Researchers from the UK and China used CRIPSR-Cas9…
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Animal activists campaign against 'essential' pig farm
Animal rights activists are planning to halt the creation of an "essential" new pig farm in Northamptonshire by petition. Cranford Power wants to…
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Bill to ban live export of animals for slaughter passes first hurdle
An MP's bill to ban live export of animals for slaughter hopes to set out ways in which the UK can do so after Brexit. Former cabinet minister…
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UK curbs antibiotic use in farming amid 'post-antibiotic apocalypse' warning
England's chief medical officer has warned of a "post-antibiotic apocalypse" as she urged world leaders to address the real threat of antibiotic…
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Deadline approaches to fill in EU labour survey for UK pig industry
There are now just a few days left to fill in an EU labour survey, which will help the pig industry inform the Government on its post-Brexit labour…
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Pig industry issues warning after GBBO's Prue Leith feeds leftover cakes to pig
The pig industry has reacted with dismay after it was revealed that Prue Leith, host of Great British Bake Off, gave leftover cakes and bread to a…
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Social media criticises George Monbiot for anti-farming Guardian piece
An article by Guardian writer and vegan campaigner George Monbiot has caused a stir on social media, after he said "the last argument for farming…
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Couple banned from keeping animals after council investigates 'horrific' farm
A couple who kept pigs and sheep in ‘horrific’ conditions at their East Sussex farm have been handed suspended jail terms. Dr John Penn, 76, and wife…
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British farmers will be able to sell more pigs' ears after Brexit, Gove states
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has said British farmers will be able to sell more pigs' ears after Brexit. Mr Gove told a fringe meeting at the…
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