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Cattle vets urged to cut antibiotic use

Cattle vets urged to cut antibiotic use

Dr Elizabeth Berry said there is still potential to reduce antibiotic use in some areas. BCVA issues position statement  ...

Confirmed cases of Schmallenberg rising

Confirmed cases of Schmallenberg rising

"It is important that we ascertain the true levels of the virus, because this will help determine whether there is...

NI extends avian flu prevention zone

NI extends avian flu prevention zone

There have not yet been any cases of H5N8 in Northern Ireland, but chief veterinary officer Robert Huey said “we...

Tesco dairy group to cut use of critical antibiotics

Tesco dairy group to cut use of critical antibiotics

The Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TDSG) plans to cut its use of critical antibiotics. Farmers expected to switch to less-critical...

MPs support calls for compulsory CCTV in abattoirs

MPs support calls for compulsory CCTV in abattoirs

"The support for compulsory CCTV is being strengthened by yet more footage showing bad practice." Animal rights group reveals undercover...

Scottish dairy farms fall to record low level

Scottish dairy farms fall to record low level

The number of dairy farms in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level since 1903. 2016 a ‘horrible experience’ for...

Farmers respond to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

Farmers respond to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

The NFU are now seeking urgent talks with the government on how a post-Brexit Britain could work for Britain’s food...

Breakthrough in ‘shaking piglets’ puzzle

Breakthrough in ‘shaking piglets’ puzzle

Congenital tremors cause mortality of up to 30 per cent in affected piglets. Tremors in newborns down to viral infection...

New avian flu outbreak in Lincolnshire

New avian flu outbreak in Lincolnshire

There are thought to be around 6,000 turkeys at the premises (stock photo). H5N8 strain confirmed in turkey flock  ...

France approves mandatory CCTV in abattoirs

France approves mandatory CCTV in abattoirs

Twenty-eight assembly members voted in favour of compulsory CCTV, while four opposed it. Proposed law set to come into force...