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Welsh Deputy Minister announces launch of independent dairy review
An independent review of the Welsh dairy sector has been announced. Review to be carried out in response to recent...
Sharp rise in Hepatitis E cases linked to sausages
The majority of Hepatitis E cases occur in people who have not travelled outside of the UK. Experts warn infection...
Livestock health researchers formalise partnership
Professor Andrea Nolan and Professor Julie Fitzpatrick. The Moredun Group signs Memorandum of Agreement with Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh Napier...
New TB testing arrangements from April 2015
More than 2,000 individual vets are approved TB testers. Tenders submitted by hopeful APHA delivery partners A tendering process is...
Welsh farmers urged to be cautious when buying cattle
Farmers were warned about the risks of buying cattle that may not have been tested for up to four years....
Welsh public asked to report dead badger sightings
"Bovine TB is one of the biggest challenges facing Wales’ farming industry." Help requested for Wales-wide survey as part of...
MPs launch inquiry into falling milk prices
The government will not get involved in milk price discussions. Evidence sought on measures to protect the UK’s dairy industry...
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MRSA bugs linked to livestock are found in hospitals
Some MRSA bugs in UK hospitals can be traced back to a type of bacteria found in farm animals. New...
Consumers “should be better informed” about slaughter
Just 11 per cent feel the public understands the difference between stunned and non-stunned slaughter. Only 11 per cent of...
More must be done to prevent injury, says IOSH
The agriculture industry has one of the highest fatality rates in the UK. Cattle vets urged to learn about animal...