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Pirbright backs eradication of livestock disease
PPR is a devastating and neglected livestock disease that is common throughout Africa. Paper calls for action on peste des...

Scientists developing bolus sensor for calves
Bolus sensors are currently only available for adult cows. System could improve animal health and welfare Scientists are working on...

New targets set for farm antibiotic use
Good progress has already been made in the industry. Vets and farmers work together on sector targets A task force...

2 Sisters chief grilled by MPs
Efra Committee chair Neil Parish accepted the company’s pledge to make improvements, but warned of the consequences if promises are...

Antibiotic sales for animals fall to lowest level
The UK’s chief veterinary officer Nigel Gibbens, said the results were “immensely positive”. Industry exceeds target two years early Antibiotic...

New test to improve liver fluke control
“Looking to the future, reliance on deworming treatments alone is likely to be unsustainable." Method aims to reduce immunity to...