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BVA Highlights Bluetongue Threat

National veterinary associations are warning livestock farmers that a major Bluetongue virus (BTV8) threat still exists due to the extremely...

Compulsory Slaughter Compensation

Compensation payable during May 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only) for a bovine animal compulsorily...

Farmers Warned Against Complacency

Minister Michelle Gildernew MLA has warned N.I farmers against importing cattle or sheep which may have been exposed to the...

First Blowfly Strike Reported

The first blowfly strike this spring has been reported on a farm near Kingsbridge in Devon, where maggots were found...

Large Herd Seminar 2010

Leading experts in practical dairy herd management, research, nutrition and health from around the world will provide UK dairy producers,...

Guidance on Animal By-Products

The Welsh Assembly Government has issued guidance on the temporary storage of animal by-products, including the use of dolav bins,...

Sheep and Goat Identity Inspections

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland is reminding sheep and goat keepers that the 2010 round...

Vets Welcome Badger Cull Decision

Veterinary associations have welcomed the High Court ruling that the Welsh Assembly Government’s decision to implement a targeted badger cull...

Grant to Improve Farm Animal Welfare

A new collaborative project aims to secure the well-being of millions of farm animals for years to come, thanks to...

RABDF Calls for TB Eradication

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed to parliamentary candidates to commit to practical measures towards TB eradication....