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Thousands of tonnes of colistin ‘shipped to farms’

Thousands of tonnes of colistin ‘shipped to farms’

Timothy Walsh, a global expert on antibiotic resistance, said the use of colistin in poultry farming is “complete and utter...

Pirbright receives funding for avian flu research

Pirbright receives funding for avian flu research

One of the most recent avian flu strains to transmit from birds to humans was H7N9 Scientists to assess how...

Disease control plans ‘must engage backyard farmers’

Disease control plans ‘must engage backyard farmers’

Just six per cent of keepers were aware of wild bird reserves within 3km of the site where their poultry...

Views sought on new code of practice for pig welfare

Views sought on new code of practice for pig welfare

The new Code aims to give pig farmers the latest guidance on current legislation. Code reflects latest veterinary and scientific...

Effective communication on the farm

Effective communication on the farm

Alison research shows that most vets have a directive approach to helping and advising the farmer. Study shows training can...

All-Wales Avian influenza prevention zone in place

All-Wales Avian influenza prevention zone in place

All bird keepers in Wales will need to comply with the requirements of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. Welsh government...

Pirbright awarded funding to tackle Asian diseases

Pirbright awarded funding to tackle Asian diseases

The pig disease research will focus on viruses caused by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and swine influenza A....

MPs to debate live animal exports

MPs to debate live animal exports

More than 63,000 people have signed the petition urging the prime minister to ban the export of live animals. Petition...

Novel vaccine protects against multiple poultry viruses

Novel vaccine protects against multiple poultry viruses

The additional gene protects birds from IBD, as well as the protection already provided by the Marek’s disease vaccine. Method...

Hare coursing gangs ‘will stop at nothing’, police say

Hare coursing gangs ‘will stop at nothing’, police say

Using dogs to chase hares for sport is illegal under the Hunting Act 2004 and the Game Act 1831. Witnesses...