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Government steps up campaign to tackle African swine fever
The risk of ASF infection in the UK is currently considered to be low. Pet pig keepers urged to complete...
Goat kids should be treated differently to calves, study finds
"Managers must recognise that goat kids are not small calves.” Scientists review existing scientific literature on disbudding methods. A study...
Chicken ownership on the rise, survey reveals
"People worried about food supplies and saw chicken ownership as a source of fresh food" – Ben Braithwaite. More people...
Survey seeks views on enzootic abortion of ewes
"Once EAE is in a flock, it is incredibly frustrating and expensive to deal with" – Dr Fiona Lovatt. Condition...
BCVA 2020 Congress cancelled
The BCVA Congress is a highlight in the farm vet calendar. Organisers expanding 2020 CPD programme through webinars and podcasts. The...
Dairy webinar to explore the power of protein
The webinar will explore how improved protein nutrition can boost production. SRUC event open to all dairy nutrition professionals. Members...
DNA discovery could pave the way to healthier pigs
The findings could help scientists accurately identify genetic similarites between pigs and humans. Findings could help scientists develop pigs that...
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Welsh vet scoops international BVDZero award
Magda Sioukiouroglou won first prize in the BVDZero awards. Work underlines the importance of a robust herd health plan. A...
Vets welcome new Trade and Agriculture Commission
The Commission will make recommendations for higher animal welfare standards across the world. BVA warns that vets must remain at...
RSPCA cautiously welcomes food labelling consultation
"We know from shell eggs that mandatroy labelling works. But it’s not a backstop" – David Bowles, RSPCA. Charity says...