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African swine fever respects no boundaries
ASF has already killed hundreds of millions of pigs worldwide OIE warns no countries safe from its spread African...
Time to stop pointing fingers and start joining hands
It is a sad reflection on us all that at a critical time in our political history and global survival...
New bTB policy document
The BCVA will continue to maintain its close relationship with Defra BCVA announces revised position In a statement the British...
Vets call for solutions to unwanted male livestock
An estimated 95,000 calves are affected each year because they are surplus to requirements. Experts urge dairy and egg industry...
Does badger culling drive individuals further afield?
Surviving badgers covered more land each month than before the cull began Survivors of culls may increase risk of TB...
Winter avian flu threat
All poultry keepers should register with the Great Britain Poultry Register Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare...
Glasgow scientist recognised for work to improve farm animal welfare
Dr Dorothy McKeegan received her award at the Humane Slaughter Association’s conference. Dr Dorothy McKeegan receives the 2019 Humane Slaughter...
Life-threatening bacterial disease in humans explained
E.coli make up part of the normal gut flora of cattle and humans Study suggests E. coli toxin in cattle...
Government expands expert animal welfare committee
The new Animal Welfare Committee will advise government on future farming reforms. Remit to include pets, wild animals kept by...
Blowfly strike risk medium
Blowfly strike still remains a very real threat Real-time updates on blowfly risk Ongoing collaboration between Elanco and NADIS (National...