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New campaign to tackle ASF threat at UK borders
ASF outbreaks have led to the deaths of more than 800,000 pigs and wild boar in Europe, and around four...
Study highlights benefits of oregano oil for pig production
The inclusion of oregano oil helped maintain the body condition score of lactating sows. Researchers analyse effect of oil in...
Latitude criticised over pink sheep
The RSPCA said: "We want all animals treated with kindness and respect and would discourage people from painting or dying...
Destroying sheep post-Brexit ‘worst-case scenario’
The NSA has been working on contingency plans for several years. National Sheep Association calls on government for contingency support...
One in six farm vets suffer injuries – survey
Eighty-one per cent of production animal vets who suffered injuries reported being kicked. Robust health and safety procedures needed, BVA...
Medicine stewardship on dairy farms
Farm animal vet Owen Atkinson takes a look at how medicine use has changed, where the current problems lie, and...
KFC commits to better chicken welfare
The Better Chicken Commitment requires suppliers to meet a set of six requirements for all chicken in the supply chain...
NI vets praised for rapid response to ASF traces
ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in countries such as Belgium, Bulgaria and China. DNA fragments found in seized passenger luggage ...
Goats ‘can detect emotions’ in calls from other goats
This provides the first strong evidence that goats can distinguish between calls based on emotion. Study sheds light on social...
Blowfly risk “High” across much of the UK
"Strike risk will rise throughout July, spreading across the whole country" – Professor Richard Wall, copiler of the Blowfly Risk...