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Hare coursing gangs ‘will stop at nothing’, police say

Hare coursing gangs ‘will stop at nothing’, police say

Using dogs to chase hares for sport is illegal under the Hunting Act 2004 and the Game Act 1831. Witnesses...

Emerging pig diseases 

Pig prices at the moment are significantly better than at this time last year and this is reflected in the...

Max Wood
#ColostrumIsGold campaign aims to cut antibiotic use

#ColostrumIsGold campaign aims to cut antibiotic use

Calves that do not receive sufficient colostrum at birth are more than twice as likely to develop respiratory disease. Resources...

Principles to aid understanding of farm assurance schemes

Principles to aid understanding of farm assurance schemes

Farm assurance schemes give consumers confidence that their food has been produced to particular standards. Policy position highlights role of...

Runaway wolf safely recaptured

Runaway wolf safely recaptured

12-year-old Torak was recaptured in Curridge. (Stock photo) Gate may have been deliberately left open  A wolf that escaped from...

Wildlife Editor
Licence issued for hen harrier trial

Licence issued for hen harrier trial

The licence covers a two-year period and comes with ‘stringent conditions’, according to Natural England. Brood management scheme criticised by...

Wildlife Editor