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Monmouthshire farm investigated after visitors test positive for parasite
A number of visitors to a Monmouthshire farm have tested positive for a microscopic parasite that causes a diarrheal disease. Public Health Wales…
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Voucher win will aid flock improvements, thanks to NSA giveaway
Constantly working to improve the performance of the flock he works with at Selkirk, Scottish Borders, NSA member Gareth Thomas says he was delighted…
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Police called as two farms report 'sickening' lamb shootings
Police have been called after eighteen lambs were killed in shootings at two farms just days apart in the Doncaster region. Cherry Tree Lodge Farm…
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Strong evidence Bluetongue could move to southern UK by late summer, NFU warns
Livestock farmers are being urged by the NFU to talk to their vets as the industry braces itself for a return of Bluetongue disease. The midge-borne…
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Industry groups to 'self-regulate' welfare standards in plans drawn up by ministers
Current guidelines on animal welfare standards are to be devolved to industry groups to make it self-regulating, under plans drawn up by ministers…
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Win a GoPro by completing blowfly strike survey
An industry survey is aiming to evaluate attitudes to blowfly strike and any regional variations. The problem will be familiar to sheep farmers…
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Farmers who've experienced dog attacks urged to get in touch
With the lambing season in full swing for many sheep farmers, the aftermath of a dog attack during this time of year has an even greater potential…
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A good time to plan parasite control in sheep and cattle
Now is a good time to plan parasite control for parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) and nematodirosis in sheep, and to consider putting gutworm and…
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Calls for retailers to help farmers deliver new season British lamb in time for Easter
The NFU is calling on retailers to help sheep farmers deliver new season Red Tractor assured British lamb to consumers. Easter is traditionally the…
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Sheep's facial expressions can detect disease pain, researchers say
Facial expressions of sheep can be utilised to accurately detect pain associated with livestock diseases such as foot-rot and mastitis, according to…
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