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RUMA revise cattle antimicrobial guidelines
The new revisions stress the need to manage farms to reduce disease challenge and minimise antimicrobial use. Stress need to...
Farmers clear supermarket shelves of milk
Dairy farmers across the UK are clearing supermarket shelves of milk in protest over falling prices. Protests over falling milk...
Industry views sought on PEDv plans
A notifiable status would aid fast diagnosis and prompt action in the event of an outbreak. Virus could get a...
Dairy Crest announce September price cut
Dairy Crest is set to reduce its milk prices to 21.69ppl for farmers supplying milk on a standard liquid contract....
Udder research offers new insights
A leading cause of udder lumps was found to be acute mastitis. Findings indicate risk factors for acute mastitis A...
Knowing when to let go…
There are two excellent, thought-provoking pieces that caught my eye in this week’s Veterinary Record [177(4) July 25 2015]. They...
Prime Minister announces £7 billion food growth plan
By summer 2016, farmers will only have to deal with one Single Farm Inspection Taskforce. 20,000 fewer farm inspections David...
New film to raise awareness of biosecurity
The film covers a number of areas, including how disease spreads and the handling of fallen stock. Good biosecurity should...
EU exit would be ‘catastrophic’ for Wales, says minister
Rebecca Evans has reiterated her concerns for the future of the farming industry in Wales. Rebecca Evans makes comments ahead...
Pig Health and Welfare Council launch biennial report
New and emerging diseases remain a major concern to the British pig industry. Highlights progress made in the last two...