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Wild boar cull planned in Belgium
A cull of wild boar is being planned by Belgian authorities to prevent further spread of African Swine Fever. Move...
Room for improvement on larger farms – study
“Simple adjustments in the management of space allowances and of water supply can also improve welfare.” Researchers assess welfare at...
Extreme caution needed over sheep imports – NSA
There have been ongoing issues with several different strains of bluetongue in a number of European countries. (Stock photo) Warning...
New test detects Johne’s disease in day-old calves
The trial proves that early detection of live MAP infection is possible. Researchers assess effectiveness of new Actiphage system Researchers...
BSE case ‘negligible risk’ to Scottish beef exports
Scotland can only reapply for negligible risk 11 years after the birth of the affected animal. Scotland will acquire controlled...
African swine fever confirmed in southern China
The cases in the south could have a major impact on China’s pork market. Discovery fuels concern about pork supplies ...
Vaccine offers hope in fight against major chicken disease
The recombinant vaccines have potential to be more cost-effective and respond to emerging new virus strains. Researchers test effectiveness of...
Hysolv UK launches new swine flu vaccination
The new vaccine protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1. Vaccine to be used in conjunction with Respiporc FLU3...
PPR vaccines protect against all strains – study
The results provide new evidence about how the vaccines protect susceptible animals. Researchers test efficiency of most commonly used eradication...
H7N9 mutation could reduce vaccine effectiveness – study
H7N9 viruses are currently circulating in poultry populations in China and have so far caused more than 1,600 human cases....