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Virus study to investigate cattle ‘commingling events’
Cattle commingling can be complex and stressful, impacting the animals’ ability to fight disease. The US-UK collaboration will focus on...
Bovine TB continues to decline in Wales
Wales aims to eradicate bTB by 2041. Minister gives annual statement on eradication programme. Incidents of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) are...
Sheep industry launches welfare strategy
The strategy will focus on elements of sheep welfare including lameness and pain management. Five-year plan aims to improve sheep...
Bluetongue case confirmed in Great Britain
“Farmers must remain vigilant and report any suspicions to APHA” – Christine Middlesmiss, chief veterinary officer. Defra introduces 10km Temporary...
King’s Speech promises livestock export ban
The ban has been welcomed by animal welfare and veterinary organisations. But lack of other animal welfare measures draws criticism....
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Antibiotic sales for farmed animals fall to record low
Antibiotic use in the pig sector has dropped by 74 per cent since 2015. Annual report shows almost 10 per...
Modified surgery tackles neuromuscular condition in cattle
The approach is less invasive, calls for less veterinary expertise and reduces the costs and risks of anaethesia. The technique...
Vets help goat walk with 3D printed foot
Thistle has responded well to the prosthesis. It was feared the kid might have to be euthanised. A young goat...
New initiative to tackle livestock worrying
Livestock worrying can result in pregnancy loss and, in severe cases, death. Operation Recall educates dog owners on preventing risks....
New strain of bluetongue spreads in the Netherlands
More than 700 Dutch farms have been affected by the outbreak. UK farmers warned to remain vigilant. A new strain...