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Camera system could alert farmers to tail biting
Tail biting occurs unpredictably and can spread rapidly through the litter. Researchers developing technology into early warning system A camera-based...
Possible ban on animal exports for slaughter
Defra says all options for improving welfare are being considered, including a potential ban on export for slaughter. Call for...
Researchers develop single vaccine for avian flu and duck enteritis
Duck enteritis virus infects geese, swans and ducks, leading to loss of life in almost 100 per cent of cases....
New vaccine company to tackle FMDV in China
“Foot-and-mouth disease in swine is an epidemic that has a significant impact on animal husbandry and food safety." Animal health...
Nigel Gibbens joins RUMA scientific group
Professor Gibbens retired from his post as CVO earlier this month, after 10 years in the role. Former CVO to...
Denmark to build a fence to keep out ASF
“A fence will keep potentially infected wild boars from crossing the border." New measures aim to protect the country’s pig...
CCTV in slaughterhouses: Wales hints at future legislation
“Improving welfare at slaughter is a hugely important campaign for veterinary surgeons." Scheme to offer £1.1m in aid to small...
Dog lawfully shot after killing pregnant ewes
Some 15,000 sheep were killed by dogs in 2016. Unsupervised hound attacked flock of 80 A dog has been...
SRUC scientists to lead fight against Bovine TB
The scientists aim to develop a national database of genetic variations and a state-of-the-art genomic prediction tool. Project aims to...
Infectious diseases of cattle (part 1)
In part one of this two-part series, farm animal vet Owen Atkinson explores farmers' attitudes to infectious diseases and some...
