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Common feed supplement strengthens chicken bones
Researchers found that adding betaine to the diet of egg-laying hens improves bone quality. Researchers assess the effects of betaine...
BVA welcomes Trade and Agriculture report
The TAC was launched in July following concerns that sub-standard food imports could undermine the UK’s high animal welfare standards. Report...
Hartpury welcomes birth of ‘one-in-a-million’ quintuplet lambs
(Pictured) The quintuplet lambs with Hartpury student Alisha Utting. Extremely rare litter marks a memorable lambing season. Staff and students at...
Metabolic testing could improve fertility in beef herds – study
Researchers found that a third of cows were deficient in magnesium pre-calving. Researchers assess nutrition status in suckler cows before...
Avoid large eggs to protect hen welfare, consumers urged
More than 42 per cent of eggs laid by commercial hens are large or extra large. “Everyone’s a winner if...
UK pig farm carbon footprint shows significant decline
Animal feeed was found to be central to the environmental impact of pig farms. Study reviews emission in England, Scotland...
Vet scoops Livestock Advisor of the Year Award
Julian Allen is a director of Friars Moor Livestock. Julian Allen recognised for going the extra mile to support his...
BCVA launches foundation programme for new farm vets
The programme will run online between March and August. Programme designed to help build confidence and expand core skills. The...
Second avian influenza case confirmed in Scotland
A range of control measures are in place within the zones. All birds at the affected site are being humanely...
Bovine TB partnership holds inaugural meeting
The government is currently consulting on plans to eradicate bTB in England by 2038. Partnership to encouraged shared ownership, coordination...