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Government sets out plans to manage likely bluetongue outbreak
The government has set out new plans to minimise the impact of a likely outbreak of bluetongue as experts fear a surge in cases over the coming…
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Farmers told not cut safety corners amid pressure to get work done
Farmers are being warned not to cut corners on safety as pressure mounts to get work done following challenging weather which has delayed operations…
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Cold and wet spring reduces nematodirus threat to 2024-born lambs
The cold and wet weather in early spring has reduced the nematodirus threat to 2024-born lambs, animal health experts say. Due to the weather, the…
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Welsh farmers urged to test their stock to avoid BVD 'perfect storm'
Industry concerns over a lengthy bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) legislative transition phase in Wales appear warranted, according to testing…
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Largest ever 'shelfwatch' to inspect Scottish retailer food offering
Phase two of 'shelfwatch', the largest ever survey of food being offered on Scottish supermarket shelves, is now underway. NFU Scotland started the…
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Farmers given new funding to tackle endemic livestock diseases
The government has announced new funding for farmers to tackle bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and a range of health conditions in sheep. At the recent…
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General election is 'make or break' for the countryside
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early UK general election for Thursday 4 July, as rural campaigners warn that it is 'make or break' for the…
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African swine fever pig cases in Europe reach nine-year high
European countries saw a nine-year high in the total number of cases of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs last year. A five-fold increase in the…
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All abattoirs in Wales must now install CCTV as law passed
New regulations have been approved by the Welsh parliament for the mandatory use of CCTV in all abattoirs in Wales. It means CCTV cameras must be…
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Sheep sector welcomes live export ban as Brexit 'effectively closed' trade
The sheep sector has welcomed new legislation banning the exports of live animals for slaughter as Brexit "effectively closed" the trade. A new ban…
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