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Unusual outbreaks of <em>M. bovis</em> mastitis

mastitis These recent outbreaks are noteworthy as they occurred only in dry cows (stock photo). APHA reports four outbreaks in...

Farm Animal Editor

Management “Tip of the week” – De-stress

Staff need to be able to get rid of the stress and frustration caused by an encounter with a difficult...

Maggie Shilcock
Scientists breed pigs resistant to deadly virus

Scientists breed pigs resistant to deadly virus

PRRS virus causes reproductive failure and can also cause respiratory tract illness in young pigs. Discovery could have enormous implications...

Farm Animal Editor
Japan's ivory tusk registration system 'awash with fraud'

Japan’s ivory tusk registration system ‘awash with fraud’

Ivory traders are taking advantage of loopholes in the system. Calls to end domestic trade after damning report  An undercover...

Wildlife Editor
Scotland to consult on existing ban to tail docking

Scotland to consult on existing ban to tail docking

Stakeholders are calling to a change to the ban which would see a specific exemption for certain working dogs. Consultation...

Defra open to ban on keeping primates as pets

Defra open to ban on keeping primates as pets

Mr Eustice’s comments have been welcomed by animal health and welfare groups. Comments welcomed by animal welfare groups  Defra minister...

Exotics Editor