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ASF identified as a top concern in the UK
“We continue to emphasise the role all pig farmers play in making sure their farms are as biosecure as possible."...
Brexit report highlights animal welfare concerns
The report highlighted the ‘key role’ played by skilled veterinary surgeons in inspecting health and welfare on farms, abattoirs and...
Welfare issues ‘at all stages’ of foie gras production
Foie gras is made from the liver of ducks or geese that are specially fattened. Researchers review duck welfare in...
Romania confirms first African swine fever case
Over the past month, further cases of ASF have been reported in Russia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia and...
Farmers warned of increased parasite risk
Forecasters say that sheep are at risk from liver fluke, worms and blowfly strike. NADIS publish latest disease forecast A...
Northern Ireland achieves BSE negligible risk status
Northern Ireland has achieved the lowest risk level status available for BSE. Status a ‘huge boost’ for Northern Ireland’s beef...