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Australia to resume live exports to Iran
Welfare charities have branded the move a "disaster" for animal welfare. Welfare concerns for sheep, cattle and goats transported thousands...
New method for testing stress in sheep
The study showed sheep in the upper decks were described as more alert, curious and aware than sheep in the...
Bovine TB conference will address the issue on a global scale
The VI international conference on bovine TB will take place in Cardiff next month. An international conference will host speakers...
New service offers testing for exclusion of NAD
At first only chickens and turkeys will be tested but this may be rolled out to include other species in...
Leaflet warns farmers of slurry risks
Farmers should be informed about the dangers of slurry gases. Farm Safety Partnership releases a leaflet about the dangers surrounding...
Informal views sought on fee changes
Views are being sought on how fee changes may affect businesses. AHVLA launches consultation on fee changes for statutory services...
Botulism outbreak causes cattle deaths
AHVLA is notified about 20 cases of botulism in the UK each year. AHVLA is investigating the incident in Carmarthenshire A number...
Industry drive to promote control of major diseases
The project promotes better control of BVD , Johne’s disease, lameness and mastitis. Project aims to co-ordinate health and welfare...
Halal labelling will not improve welfare, says BVA
BVA is calling for products to be labelled "stunned" or "non-stunned". Concerns animal welfare campaign will be "hijacked" by prejudice BVA...
Irish farmers urged to sow wild bird cover
The most popular and easy to grow crop is the one year crop of oats and linseed. Crop must be...