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Defra announces review of bTB strategy
Recent figures from Defra show that the number of cattle slaughtered due to bTB crossed the 40,000 barrier. Review will...
Curb rise in non-stun slaughter, says Lord Trees
EU law dictates that all animals must be stunned before slaughter, but exceptions apply for the Muslim and Jewish faiths....
World’s first human case of avian flu H7N4
"Travellers to the Mainland or other affected areas must avoid visiting wet markets, live poultry markets or farms." (Stock photo)...
Northern Ireland urges vigilance following Schmallenberg reports
Signs of SBV in cattle include fever, inappetence and a reduced milk yield. Fourteen cases have been presented for testing...
Discovery could help fight classical swine fever
Classical swine fever was eradicated in the US in 1978 but still plagues pork producers in China and other countries....
Government testing foot and mouth contingency plans
Exercise Blackthorn will simulate a large-scale outbreak that has spread from England to the rest of the UK. Officials to...
Animal welfare a top food concern, survey finds
Animal welfare was listed as a top food concern in the FSA’s Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker. FSA survey monitors changes...
Scottish MP rejects proposals for ban on live animal exports
The government is currently considering a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter. Fergus Ewing says move could...
Study sheds light on Salmonella threat
The research team wanted to find out whether some strains are better at surviving in cattle than others, as these...
UK remains BTV free, scientists assure
“These events highlight the challenges to the UK of living with viruses in neighbouring countries". Surveillance identifies four infected cattle...