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Researchers discover new ‘shaking piglets’ pathogen

Researchers discover new ‘shaking piglets’ pathogen

So-called “shaking piglets” have symptoms that resemble those of classical swine fever. Pestivirus related to virus that causes swine fever...

Dairy group to deliver on antibiotic targets

Dairy group to deliver on antibiotic targets

The dairy stewardship group brings together farming, veterinary, processing and support functions. Group will deliver objectives through ‘Targets Task Force’...

Government confirms maximum transition period for zinc oxide

Government confirms maximum transition period for zinc oxide

Medicines containing zinc oxide are used in piglets for the prevention, or treatment and control, of diarrhoea. Farmers have five...

African swine fever reaches Czech Republic

African swine fever reaches Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is the latest country to be affected by the disease. Country’s first case confirmed in wild boar...

New foot-and-mouth approach could limit culling

New foot-and-mouth approach could limit culling

If successful, it is hoped the research could reduce the social and economic impact of one of the world’s most...

Poultry sector cuts antibiotic use by 71 per cent

Poultry sector cuts antibiotic use by 71 per cent

The poultry meat industry has reduced its use of antibiotics by 71 per cent. Report highlights success of BPC Antibiotic...