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British pig farmers step up biosecurity
Most pig keepers said they would no longer use breeding pigs imported from at-risk countries. Survey finds farmers have responded...
Study reveals how cows indicate feelings using their ears
"Understanding animal emotions is crucial if we are to improve animal welfare as emotions play a major role in an...
Colostrum and whey may have a role in TB control
High sensitivity tests may be key to bTB eradication, researchers say. Australian researchers highlight the importance of high sensitivity tests...
Cows use individual calls to communicate
The study confirms the theory that cows use individualised calls to communicate with each other. Research could influence change in...
Latest figures for bovine TB
A total of 23,876 cattle were compulsorily slaughtered between January and September 2014. Short-term fall in UK incidence rate The...
Tougher penalties for late bTB tests
CAP payments will be reduced by 1 to 5 per cent if TB tests are overdue. Defra to crack down on...
Backyard poultry keepers urged to tighten biosecurity
Cases of the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of avian flu have been confirmed in the Netherlands and East Yorkshire. Guidance...
“Another kick in the teeth” for dairy farmers
Dairy Crest and First Milk will cut their prices further in 2015. Dairy Crest and First Milk announce further milk price...
Dutch authorities cull 50,000 birds
Six-thousand birds were culled at an East Yorkshire duck farm last month. Poultry culled to curb H5N8 outbreak A cull...
Action Johne’s release management plan
“International experience demonstrates that control and the reduction of Johne’s in dairy cattle is feasible and can be delivered cost...