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Campylobacter vaccine hits stumbling block
Around 80 per cent of campylobacter cases in the UK stem from contaminated poultry. Antibody is unlikely to be effective...

Two SBV cases in Scotland
It can be difficult to predict how widespread any infection will be, but some important points give an indication of...

Brazil meat scandal ‘shows importance of trade deals’
“News that the world’s largest red meat exporter could be involved in exporting rotten meat shows how important it is...

Inquiry to consider farm animal welfare post-Brexit
Committee members are welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions. Views wanted from experts and stakeholders A short...

SBV: Farmers urged to post-mortem lambs
“SBV is transmitted between ruminants by midges at a far higher rate than bluetongue virus and so spreads more quickly...

EU Committee reaches final decision on zinc oxide
The VMD has submitted evidence to support a proposal for a 10-year transition if products containing zinc oxide are withdrawn....