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Undercover footage reveals animal abuse at Suffolk farms
RSPCA Assured said it is “shocked and disgusted” by the revelations. (stock photo) Welfare schemes suspend the farms amid allegations ...

Midge season has extended owing to climate change – study
Scientists warn the extended period could have dire consequences for animals that are susceptible to bluetongue. Research highlights the effect...

ASF proteins offer hope for vaccine
The rapid spread of ASF through Europe and China has decimated pig populations. Scientists ID proteins that prompt immune response...

Report sheds light on use of farm health plans
Eighty-four per cent of health plans were created with the help of a vet or adviser, a figure that has...

Survey highlights confusion over Halal
Halal meat must be derived from specific animals and slaughtered in accordance with the Quran and other religious scriptures. Bristol...

Pirbright destroys rinderpest samples
“The biggest risk of rinderpest re-appearing comes from an accidental escape from a laboratory." Project to reduce risk of accidental...

US professor warns UK to maintain welfare standards
Vets play a key role as advocates for animals, even if this requires speaking uncomfortable truths. Debate explores farm animal...

ASF: UK at risk from imported pork, APHA says
ASF outbreaks have now been reported in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mongolia, Hong Kong and North Korea. Virus spread in Asia...

Farmers urged to be on their guard for blowfly strike
"Good preparation for strike control and continuous vigilance are important" – Richard Wall, compiler of the Blowfly Risk Alerts. Latest...

BTV-8 re-emerging in northern Europe, APHA warns
Owing to the weaker pathogenicity of the re-emerging strain, there may be fewer clinical signs than the 2007 strain. Weaker...