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