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Reducing antibiotics in animals ‘has little impact on humans’
RUMA said that while it welcomes the research, the model can only give an indication of likely outcomes. Study uses...
Scotland introduces new BVD ‘positive’ herd status
BVD is on of the most important diseases of cattle in terms of economic cost and welfare. Status applies to...
FVE calls for tougher slaughterhouse controls
Ongoing competition for low food prices is having a detrimental impact on the way in which animals are kept and...
Timing of insecticide use ‘crucial’ for disease control
Adult female midges are responsible for infecting livestock with a number of diseases. Scientific model reveals optimum time for treatments...
Red Tractor vets must be PVS members from October
The change has been announced as part of the scheme’s standards review. Changes announced as part of standards review ...
Rural police force launches dog attack initiative
There have been more than 300 reported dog attacks in North Yorkshire since September 2013. Injury to livestock can cost...