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Bluetongue restrictions eased
There have been more than 80 cases of BTV-3 since November. Farmers are asked to remain vigilant. The Animal and...
Government backs bill to update livestock worrying legislation
The bill will increase the number of species covered by livestock worrying legislation. Alpacas and llamas to be added to...
APHA to expand PCR testing for bTB
PCR tests can return results in three weeks. The initial rollout has been deemed a success. The Animal and Plant...
Livestock transport laws too vague, study finds
“All studied countries fall short in guaranteeing adequate protection to livestock during transport” – Ben Lecorps. Researchers call for more...
Antimicrobial use in dairy cows decreasing, report reveals
All 1,002 dairy herds observed had a decline in antimicrobial use. 2023 saw the largest decrease in use for the...
Welsh vets and farmers collaborate in animal health pilot
The trial tests the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC), a key element of the government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme. The government-funded...