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AMR: EU proposal to ban group use of prophylactics

AMR: EU proposal to ban group use of prophylactics

‘There are a number of circumstances where targeted prophylaxis is the best course of action to protect animal health and...

Artists explore how pigs like to play

Artists explore how pigs like to play

A Popcorn Piñata was one of the objects created by artists Andrea Roe and Cath Keay. Project reveals pigs’ enthusiasm...

Pig sedative recalled due to product defect

Pig sedative recalled due to product defect

Inconsistencies in the cleaning process led to low levels of previous product being carried over to the affected batch. Low...

Poultry welfare research prompts change in EU law

Poultry welfare research prompts change in EU law

LAPS provides a high welfare alternative to current commercial approaches to stunning. Scientists conduct welfare assessment of LAPS A new...

British Hen Welfare Trust teams up with Defra

British Hen Welfare Trust teams up with Defra

The British Hen Welfare Association is also collaborating with Government to revise the Great British Poultry Register. Collaboration to improve...

Pigs ‘could be a better model for human influenza’

Pigs ‘could be a better model for human influenza’

The results suggest that targeting the lower respiratory tract with aerosol vaccination could be more effective in preventing severe disease....