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Scientists develop PRRS-resistant pigs
Scientists have long tried to understand how PRRS infects pigs. Exclusive deal signed with global leader in animal genetics Pigs...

Case of BSE detected in Aberdeenshire
“There are strict controls in place to protect consumers from the risk of BSE." Precautionary movement restrictions now in place...

China confirms African Swine Fever on major pig farm
ASF has been confirmed on a 19,938-head pig farm in northeast China. Latest report sees pig prices in China’s northeast...

BVA welcomes plans for additional TB testing in Wales
The measures follow a spike in TB incidents in North Wales. Measures follow local spike in TB incidents Plans for...

Fall in sales of veterinary antimicrobials – report
Sales of veterinary antimicrobials across Europe fell by more than 20 per cent between 2011 and 2016. Use of polymyxins...

Bluetongue confirmed in four imported sheep
Bluetongue affects cattle, goats, sheep and other camelids such as llamas. Movement restrictions in place at affected premises Farmers are...

ASF cases in Belgium rise to 75
All confirmed cases have been found within existing restriction zones. No cases yet seen in commercial or domestic pigs Belgium...

France steps up African Swine Fever controls
Around 139 wild boar carcasses have been tested for African Swine Fever to date. Authorities to erect fence on Belgian...

Remain vigilant for blowfly strike, forecast warns
Nearly half of farmers (43 per cent) said blowfly season now lasts longer than 20 weeks. Cases are still being...

Lab technique to cut need for experimental chickens
The method could reduce the number of chickens needed for IBDV research by 5,000 per year. Method provides alternative way...