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Suffolk poultry keepers urged to step up biosecurity efforts
Compulsory housing measures for birds have been in place since November 2021. Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been identified at...

Free-range eggs no longer for sale in supermarkets
Eggs must now be labelled as "barn eggs" Chickens have been kept inside since November 2021. Free-range eggs are no...

Model predicts risk of cross-species contamination
The model enabled researchers to construct a contact network of all of the farms in the study. Study highlights the...

Further avian flu cases in Suffolk confirmed
Avian flu was confirmed at two sites in Suffolk over the weekend. Protection and surveillance zones have been placed around the...

Algorithm created to reveal pig emotion
(Caption here) Scientists have developed an algorithm based on pig calls. A study from an international team of researchers has...

RVC study on needle reuse in piglets
"Needle reuse increases the force required to puncture the skin, this indicates blunting which could cause pain and distress" –...

RCVS Knowledge seeks ‘Farm Vet Champions’
The Farm Vet Champions project brings together farm animal vets and practice teams to embed good antimicrobial stewardship. Project supports...

Fresh warning to bird keepers over avian flu
The UK is currently facing its largest-ever bird flu outbreak. Restrictions to remain in place as chief vet reiterates call for...

Avian flu confirmed in Tyne and Wear
The latest case brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza cases in England to 80. All birds on...

Funded farm vet visits a ‘real win’ for animal welfare – BVA
Farmers in England will be able to access funding for an annual visit from a vet of their choice. Association reacts...