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H5N8: 63,000 birds to be culled
A proactive cull of 63,000 birds, including pheasants, partridges and ducks, is underway. (stock photo) Avian flu confirmed at a...
Bovine TB in Wales at 10-year-low
More than 95 per cent of cattle herds in Wales are now TB-free. Reported incidents reduced by 47 per cent...
Second avian flu outbreak in Wyre
A full investigation is being carried out to confirm the source of the infection. (stock image) H5N8 detected in pheasants on...
WHO calls for vigilance as H5N8 spreads
“Countries reporting outbreaks in birds need to remain vigilant as avian influenza viruses can transmit from animals to humans.” Experts...
H5N8 outbreak at Lincolnshire turkey farm
Defra says the flock is estimated to contain around 19,500 birds. (stock photo) CVO confirms avian flu in flock of...
BVD elimination scheme to commence in NI
“The EAA package includes a scheme to incentivise the humane removal of BVD infected animals." Local livestock farmers to receive...
EU Committee to reconsider zinc oxide decision
The NPA estimates that between 70 – 90 per cent of piglet diets contain zinc oxide at therapeutic levels. Announcement...
Antimicrobials in animals ‘should be reduced’
RUMA chair Gwyn Jones said it was positive that EMA and EFSA recognised there is no ‘one size fits all...
Avian flu detected in Lancashire
Defra says a full investigation is underway to determine the source of the infection. (stock photo) Affected flock estimated to...
Brexit ‘disastrous’ for Scottish food and farming
Mr Ewing said that a ‘Hard Brexit’ would be ‘devastating’ for Scottish agriculture. Scottish minister highlights value of EU nationals...