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Castration of rams should be ‘last resort’, say vets
"It is about striking a balance between a need for procedures such as these and the potential for them to...
Increase magnesium before calving, cattle farmers advised
Farmers are being advised to increase magnesium in suckler cow pre-calving minerals. Study suggests cows absorb less magnesium than previously...
Human behaviour project set to improve cattle wellbeing
‘To be able to improve animal wellbeing, we first need to understand the needs of the animal and how they...
Thousands of pounds donated to fund charity’s new rehoming van
BHWT’s specially adapted rehoming vans are vital for rescuing and rehoming ex-commercial hens across the UK. Appeal to fund vital...
Agriculture bill should restrict lower animal welfare imports, says RSPCA
Supporting UK farmers to reach higher welfare standards is welcome but not enough, says the RSPCA. More support needed for...
Sheep forage differently depending on how healthy they are, study shows
By avoiding high-quality vegetation, less healthy sheep limited encounter rates with ticks, therefore reducing infection risk. Researchers use GPS trackers...
‘Unexpected’ number of AMR genes found on pig farm
This study was carried out during a single produciton cycle on a commercial pig farm. New study highlights extent of...
Pasture management for sheep
Effective use of grass is essential for the UK's 65 million sheep for many reasons. Josephine Child writes about the...
New cow housing – a case study
In this article, Owen Atkinson examines good accomodation for housed cows, using a case study of a 500 cow dairy...
UK and Australia collaborate in simulated ASF exercise
The exercise will contribute to the skills of specialised teams that make rapid risk assessments required in an ASF biosecurity...