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Welsh government opens slaughterhouse CCTV consultation

Welsh government opens slaughterhouse CCTV consultation

The consultation will run for 12 weeks. Opinions sought on mandatory CCTV proposals. The Welsh government has launched a consultation...

Ireland study to explore immunology of bovine TB

Ireland study to explore immunology of bovine TB

An estimated 30-40 per cent of TB-infected herds in Ireland experience a repeated breakdown within three years. The project will...

Veterinary antibiotic sales fall to lowest recorded level

Veterinary antibiotic sales fall to lowest recorded level

The report highlights a fall in antibiotic use by the chicken,pig, duck and trout sectors. UK-VARSS 2021 report shows sales...

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Poultry housing order announced across England

Poultry housing order announced across England

The housing order comes into force at midnight on Monday, 7 November. Measures legally require all bird keepers to keep...

New BCVA president takes up the reins

New BCVA president takes up the reins

Colin Mason (C) British Cattle Veterinary Association. Colin Mason takes over role at AGM. Colin Mason has officially become the...

New president for Sheep Veterinary Society

New president for Sheep Veterinary Society

David Wilson, MA BVMS DSHP MRCVS. David Wilson has taken over the role. The Sheep Veterinary Society has named David...

Views sought on plans to ease OV shortage

Views sought on plans to ease OV shortage

Official veterinarians have an essential role to play in maintaining the delivery of official controls. The FSA is engaging with...

Chief vets declare nationwide AIPZ

Chief vets declare nationwide AIPZ

The nationwide AIPZ comes after an increase in the number of cases of avian influenza in wild birds and on...

Nominations open for AMTRA council representatives

Nominations open for AMTRA council representatives

AMTRA is seeking representatives in the RAMA categories of farm animal, equine and companion animal practice. The not-for-profit is seeking eight...

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Vets urged to take steps to prevent IBR this winter

Vets urged to take steps to prevent IBR this winter

"Once farmers realise the knock-on value of healthier animals, they usually decide to follow the many other farmers who have...