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Wearable device identifies early signs of lameness
Just 20 per cent of farmers can spot and treat the early signs of lameness in sheep. Smart technology gathers...
Avian flu detected in 17 wild birds
Avian influenza has been detected in 17 wild birds in Dorset. Virus closely related to European strain Defra has confirmed...
eBayer with bird phobia raises thousands for hen charity
Megan surrounded by cuddly toys which she sells to raise funds for the British Hen Welfare Trust. Megan Whiteman suffers...
New draft code for meat chickens
The new code aims to maintain animal welfare standards. Code recognises profession’s role in poultry welfare An updated draft code...
Emerging pig diseases
Farm animal vet Max Wood looks at some of the disease pressures emerging from at home and abroad. ...
Maedi Visna in commercial flocks
Farm animal vet Liz Nabb explores the signs and symptoms of this chronic inflammatory disease of sheep. ...
