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Working group documents life in rural practice
Ashley was crowned winner of a competition run by the BVA to find the vet facing the toughest driving conditions....
EU aid to benefit worm control scheme
Part of the funding is being used for the Pig Industry Competitiveness Scheme, which aims to improve the quality of...
Document compares pig welfare standards across the world
Still legally permitted in the US, Canada and Brazil, sow stalls were banned in the UK in 1999 and partially...
Second avian flu case in Lancashire
The prevention zone requires poultry keepers to follow certain measures to reduce the risk of infection from wild birds. H5N8...
H5N8 confirmed in Lancashire backyard flock
Prior to the latest case in Lancashire, the most recent outbreak in poultry in England was 24 February 2017. Protection...
Wales lifts temporary suspension on bird gatherings
A temporary suspension of bird gatherings in Wales will be lifted from 15 May. Announcement follows updated risk assessment A...