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Atypical BSE confirmed in Cornwall

Atypical BSE confirmed in Cornwall

Atypical BSE is non-contagious, and occurs naturally and infrequently. Great Britain’s risk status for BSE remains at ‘controlled’. Defra has...

New bTB advice for Anglesey cattle farmers

New bTB advice for Anglesey cattle farmers

Anglesey cattle farmers will receive a letter advising them of the measures they can take to protect their herd. Welsh...

New funding for Sub-Saharan livestock care

New funding for Sub-Saharan livestock care

Zoetis will use the funding to improve access to veterinary products and services for small-scale livestock farmers. The Gates Foundation...

RSPCA joins judicial review of broiler chickens

RSPCA joins judicial review of broiler chickens

"We have long had serious concerns about the welfare of fast-growing breeds of meat chickens." – Kate Parkes. The case...

Sheep farmers urged to reduce wormer use

Sheep farmers urged to reduce wormer use

Farmers can monitor body condition score to identify ewes most likely to have the highest faecal egg count. A targeted...

New study will assess the impact of ferrying livestock

New study will assess the impact of ferrying livestock

Livestock in the Northern Isles can be transported by ferry on a number of occasions during their life. Evidence will...