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Trade union criticises surveillance centre closure

Trade union criticises surveillance centre closure

“If dead animals have to be transported over much greater distances this will increase the chances of spreading infection" –...

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First Milk announces losses of £22m

"…member milk prices must be consistent with our commercial income," said First Milk’s chief executive. Farmers will be ‘disappointed and...

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Bristol leads Hennovation project

Bristol leads Hennovation project

Intiailly, the networks will deal with two issues of particular concern – injurious pecking and the transportation and use of...

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Suspected case of BSE in Ireland

Suspected case of BSE in Ireland

If BSE is confirmed, it will be Ireland’s first case since 2013. Negligible risk status could be lost A suspected...

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Cow hormone treatments could reduce global warming

Cow hormone treatments could reduce global warming

For an ‘average’ UK herd there would be a reduction in methane emissions equivalent to the global warming potential of...

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Livestock industries agree to work together

Livestock industries agree to work together

"Industry stakeholders need to work together to ensure that a robust, reliable and respected data collection system is created and...

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Survey shows support for non-stun labelling

Survey shows support for non-stun labelling

"The BVA are calling on the European Commission to back proposals to introduce labelling of non-stun slaughtered meat." 72 per...

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RUMA update AMR action plan for livestock

RUMA update AMR action plan for livestock

RUMA have developed guidelines for the responsible use of antibiotics in dry cow management. Records the progress made so far...

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AHDB backs BVD elimination programme

AHDB backs BVD elimination programme

The RVC estimates the impact of BVD on English dairy and beef sectors to be over £11 million per year....

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Why perform body condition scoring in sheep?

Russell Fuller looks at a key tool in the management of sheep flocks throughout the production cycle…            ...

Russell Fuller