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Warning issued amid 'later than normal' liver fluke challenge
Last year's weather patterns have had a significant impact on the level and timing of the risk of liver fluke disease across the UK, experts warn…
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Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation
The number of bluetongue cases in Norfolk and Kent could soon reach 50 as farmers and vets have organised an 'urgent' meeting to discuss the…
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New livestock market prices platform officially live after launch event
A new platform has launched providing farmers with live cattle, sheep and pig prices from across the livestock markets of England and Wales. The…
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Three dogs shot after four separate sheep attacks in Cheshire
Police are warning the public to ensure they have control of their pets when around livestock, after three dogs were recently shot in Cheshire alone…
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British Wool's YFC training offer to be extended to all young farmers
British Wool's YFC training offer will be extended to all young farmers regardless of their level and how many courses they previously attended. The…
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Maximising forage in pregnant ewe ration allows minimal supplementation
Good quality forages fed in a total mixed ration (TMR) can substantially reduce the need to feed concentrates to pregnant ewes, a Welsh farming…
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Dozens of farms impacted by bluetongue amid rise in new cases
Dozens of farms have now confirmed an outbreak of bluetongue, bringing the total number of individual cases to 44. The UK’s chief veterinary officer…
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Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock
Light could be shed on reasons for unexpected cases of bottle-jaw in a closed flock of sheep at a Welsh farm by utilising a new technique which…
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British Wool announces first sustained price recovery since pandemic
British Wool has announced its first sustained price recovery since the pandemic, with a general rise of 20 percent across recent auctions. Sold…
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New bluetongue cases in Kent and Norfolk brings total number to 35
New cases of bluetongue in Kent and Norfolk's temporary control zones (TCZ) brings the total number to 35 since last month's initial outbreak. The…
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