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UK ‘free from avian influenza’

UK ‘free from avian influenza’

Defra reiterated the need for good biosecurity to protect UK flocks. Chief vet urges keepers to remain vigilant  The UK...

Food Standards Agency advises people not to eat raw chicken

Food Standards Agency advises people not to eat raw chicken

The FSA says that all raw chicken is unsafe to eat, regardless of the conditions that the birds have been...

BVA urges clarity over cull time frames

BVA urges clarity over cull time frames

Eleven additional licences for badger control will be granted  to parts of Devon, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Cheshire. Vets raise...

Huge rise in animals killed without stunning

Huge rise in animals killed without stunning

Welfare at slaughter is one of the most pressing health and welfare concern for vets. Vets raise ‘grave concern’  New...

Vets to illustrate what lies beneath a cow’s hide

Vets to illustrate what lies beneath a cow’s hide

The installation will focus on the calves’ musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and internal organs. Pictured, a cow from last year’s...

Scotland launches consultation on bovine TB

Scotland launches consultation on bovine TB

The consultation seeks views on a proposal to introduce changes to the need for post-movement testing. Move ’vital to maintaining...