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Bovine TB in goats

Farm animal vet David Harwood gives some background information on this disease, which is still comparatively uncommon in goats.  ...

David Harwood

Management of economically important farm animal diseases

A central theme in the requirement to control serious animal diseases often proves to be the trade in livestock and...

Ed van Klink
Government will recognise animal sentience

Government will recognise animal sentience

Michael Gove has clarified that the vote against New Clause 30 was the rejection of a faulty amendment. Statement clarifies...

Industry Editor
Small changes on farms can lower stress in cattle, study finds

Small changes on farms can lower stress in cattle, study finds

The study found that keeping calm and not using dogs can vastly improve the animals’ experience. Brazilian study shows effect...

New partnership to advance livestock health

New partnership to advance livestock health

The Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College have announced a new research partnership. SRUC and Moredun Research Institute form...

Pig Association to review Livestock-Associated MRSA

Pig Association to review Livestock-Associated MRSA

The National Pig Association is to lead a discussion to come up with a strategy for dealing with LA-MRSA. Organisation...