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#ColostrumIsGold campaign aims to cut antibiotic use
Calves that do not receive sufficient colostrum at birth are more than twice as likely to develop respiratory disease. Resources...
Principles to aid understanding of farm assurance schemes
Farm assurance schemes give consumers confidence that their food has been produced to particular standards. Policy position highlights role of...
Scottish vets report sharp rise in Maedi Visna cases
MV is a difficult disease to diagnose in flocks, owing to the variety of clinical signs. Farmers urged to be...
New modified live vaccine for PRRS
Zoetis said the vaccine is safe to be used as the earliest protection in pigets. Vaccine is safe to use...
Marks & Spencer commits to poultry welfare campaign
Marks & Spencer has pledged to farm a new, higher welfare breed of bird. Retailer pledges to provide more space...
Hen welfare charity backs ethical chocolate cakes
About 60 per cent of eggs laid by caged hens are snuck into processed foods such as cakes. (Stock photo)...
Wearable device identifies early signs of lameness
Just 20 per cent of farmers can spot and treat the early signs of lameness in sheep. Smart technology gathers...
Avian flu detected in 17 wild birds
Avian influenza has been detected in 17 wild birds in Dorset. Virus closely related to European strain Defra has confirmed...
eBayer with bird phobia raises thousands for hen charity
Megan surrounded by cuddly toys which she sells to raise funds for the British Hen Welfare Trust. Megan Whiteman suffers...
New draft code for meat chickens
The new code aims to maintain animal welfare standards. Code recognises profession’s role in poultry welfare An updated draft code...