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Over 80 cases of bluetongue now confirmed in three counties
The government has now confirmed over 80 cases of bluetongue across Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk since the initial outbreak of the virus in November…
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NFU Mutual to fund new officer to help tackle livestock theft
NFU Mutual has announced it will fund a new officer to help tackle one of the costliest crimes to farming, livestock theft. The new officer, Martin…
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Government backs bill to give police more power to deter livestock attacks
Tougher powers for the police to tackle livestock worrying have taken a step forward today with the announcement of government backing for new…
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Defra eases bluetongue control measures amid reduced vector activity
Defra has announced that the UK is now in a seasonally low vector period when midge activity is reduced, leading to some changes to disease control…
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NFU issues guidance as cases of Schmallenberg virus continue to rise
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been rising across the country in recent months, with the NFU urging farmers to remain vigilant for signs of…
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CT scanning for sheep breeders based in Scotland to be offered
Scottish sheep breeders will be given the opportunity to use computer tomography (CT) scanning to enhance terminal sire selection and flock…
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NFU Cymru raises 'profound concerns' over future viability of hill farming
NFU Cymru has expressed 'profound concerns' for the future viability of farming in Less Favoured Areas in light of Welsh government’s scheme…
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Police issue warning as over 50 sheep stolen from farms in NI
Police in Northern Ireland are calling on farmers to remain vigilant after two significant livestock rustling incidents across the region. A…
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Bluetongue: Norfolk's virus control zone widens as over 60 cases confirmed
The government has revoked Norfolk's temporary control zone (TCZ) and replaced it with a larger one as cases of bluetongue continue to be confirmed…
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Welsh government 'wandering blindly toward disaster' with new agri scheme
The Welsh government has been accused of 'wandering blindly toward disaster' as its own impact assessment into Wales' post-Brexit agricultural scheme…
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