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First cases of blowfly strike reported
“The timing and severity of blowfly strike is strongly influenced by the weather" – Prof. Richard Wall. Farmers urged to...
Concern over ‘US-style’ farming in the UK
Drone footage released by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. Footage and images reveal industrial-scale beef units New research suggests the...
“Worrying” reports of farmers trialling undocked pigs
“What we don’t want to see is people stopping docking without first addressing the risk factors for biting”. NPA advises...
Scientists to develop smartphone test for poultry diseases
“The impact of this research will be vital in improving both human and animal quality of life." Technology will support...
Avian influenza prevention zones lifted
There have been no cases of H5N6 avian influenza in poultry in the UK this year. Decision follows an assessment...
NSA backs Scottish Natural Heritage raven cull
The licences will allow local estates to cull more than 60 non-breeding ravens per year over five years. CEO Phil...
Avian influenza risk for wild birds reduced to low
The last finding of H5N6 HPAI in wild birds in the UK occurred on 18 April 2018 in Suffolk. Report...
TB test accepted for ‘exceptional private use’
Actiphage is a six-hour test that can identify the presence of live mycobacteria in blood or milk samples. BVA welcomes...
Pig immunology breakthrough could improve vaccines
"Our tools fill a gap which previously hindered swine immunology research." Novel tools could be applied to the study of...
Chief vet welcomes fall in antibiotic use
“The reduction in antibiotic usage achieved by the UK pig industry over the last two years is excellent" – Christine...