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700,000 contaminated eggs distributed to Britain
The products affected are processed foods in which egg is in one ingredient among many others. Supermarkets withdraw products over...
Defra commits to CCTV in slaughterhouses
Mr Gove’s announcement has been warmly welcomed by the BVA, FSA and VPHA. Welfare codes will also be updated, Gove...
New portable tests for diagnosing FMD
“… the biggest hurdle to overcome when tackling FMD is getting a quick and accurate diagnosis of which serotype is...
Eggs containing fipronil distributed to UK
A small number of eggs have been distributed to the UK from Dutch farms affected by fipronil. FSA working closely...
Dutch retailers withdraw eggs over fipronil concerns
Many supermarket chains have removed Dutch eggs from their shelves. Insecticide banned for use on animals intended for consumption Dutch...
Defra increases risk level for ASF
Veterinary surgeons and farmers in the UK are urged to remind themselves of the clinical signs of ASF. Vets ‘should...