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Poland and Germany discuss measures to contain ASF spread
Germany is Europe’s biggest pig producrer and a major exporter of pork. Ministers considering border fences and increased hunting Following...
Study finds TB bacteria can survive in amoebae found in soil
England currently has the highest incidence of bovine TB infection in Europe. Bacterium’s survivability could explain high transmission rates In...
New group to tackle diseases in UK livestock
The RHWG will be an independent industry group, set up under the AHDB umbrella to minimise operating costs. Industry-wide group...
Call for compulsory CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses
Only 10 slaughterhouses in Wales currently have CCTV installed. Report makes recommendations ‘to ensure standards are not left to chance’...
Lame sheep adjust their behaviour to reduce discomfort, study finds
Best practice for lameness relies on fast treatment, but currently no validated commercial tools exist to help with diagnosis. New...
BVA and NOAH respond to introduction of Agriculture Bill
"We are pleased to see that animal health and welfare gets the prominence it deserves in this long-awaited bill." –...
New insights into foot and mouth disease virus
Scientists previously thought that FMDV evolution is mainly driven by mutations caused by small copying errors. Study shows recombination is...
Vets urged to have early conversations with farmers about leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a costly disease, thought to cost farmers and average of £270 a cow. Disease can be prevented through...
Suspected outbreak of avian disease in N.Ireland
All bird keepers are urged to remain vigilant for any signs of disease in their flocks. Testing for avian influenza...
Bristol vets produce training video for broiler farmers
Positive behaviours in broiler chickens include running, jumping, wing flapping, scratching at litter and dust bathing. Video a ‘much-needed resource’...