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Welsh minister clamps down on late TB tests

Welsh minister clamps down on late TB tests New penalties for farmers who are late getting their cattle tested As...

Pregnant women should avoid contact with animals giving birth

Pregnant women should avoid contact with animals giving birth The chief medical officer in Scotland has issued advice telling pregnant...

Red tape cuts will save millions for farmers and taxpayers says minister

Red tape cuts will save millions for farmers and taxpayers says minister The changes mean sheep farmers can increase the...

A year of ‘Major gains’ for Scottish farmers

Year of "Major gains" for Scottish farmers Farmers in Scotland could receive a boost as a result of changes in...

AHVLA simplifies bTB testing instructions

AHVLA simplifies bTB testing instructions Requirements clarified for herds affected by new TB breakdown Taking effect from January 1, 2014,...

New guide advises farmers on liver fluke

New guide advises farmers on liver fluke Experts develop 10 top tips for preventing cattle disease A new guide has...

Funding doubles for agriculture research

Funding doubles for agriculture research Food security to benefit from investments of $1 billion Global food security may see a...

Newcastle takes lead of a £10 million research project

Newcastle leads £10 million research project Consortium to carry out research into sustainable farming    A sum of 11.9 million...

Livestock research finds cattle are the top emitters

Livestock research finds cattle are the top emitters Greenhouse gas emissions found to be affected by diet In the most...

Northern Ireland BVD scheme wins support

Northern Ireland BVD scheme wins support BVA gives "full backing" to compulsory testing Compulsory testing for bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)...