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Campylobacter found in majority of shop-bought chickens
Fifty-nine per cent of shop-bought chicken was found to be contaminated. FSA releases its first quarterly set of findings from...
RAU testing confirms effectiveness of the Badger Beater
RAU say that there were no successful attempts from badgers to access the mineral lick held by the Badger Beater...
Co-op sells farms business to Wellcome Trust
The Co-op said it is pleased to have found a buyer to invest in the business and maintain services for...
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Calls for cattle TB test before movement to Wales
The TB eradication programme in Wales aims to prevent the spread of disease through movement of cattle. Deputy minister says...
Parliamentary group backs call for clearer labelling
A BVA petition calling for better food labelling has received 71,000 signatures. BVA welcomes call for further research on non-stun slaughter...
African swine fever detected in new areas
Livestock keepers are reminded that swill feeding is banned and suspicions of notifiable diseases must be reported to AHVLA. Disease...
Scientists strive to improve livestock in tropical climates
Cattle during a drought in Kenya. Research alliance aims to improve livestock health in developing countries Improving the health and...
First case of MRSA in UK pig
The risk of MRSA to humans remains very low, according to BVA. BVA defends use of antibiotics in farming For the...
North Yorkshire farm to undergo sheep lameness trial
Every sheep farm experiences the issue of lameness and the serious impact it can have on productivity. Trial aims to...
Reducing antibiotic treatments for lameness
FAI Farms managed to significantly cut the number of antibiotic treatments for lameness. New study finds sheep farmers could cut antibiotic...