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Beak trimming will not be banned in 2016
Laying hens have a tendency to peck, which can lead to substantial feather loss, serious injury and even death. Action...
Unique VET Festival will return for a second year
Presentations are held in outdoor marquees rather than lecture theatres to create a fun, relaxed environment. Noel Fitzpatrick offers a...
Management “Tip of the week” – prioritise your jobs
If you keep a ‘To Do’ list, do not be tempted to do all the little or easy jobs on it first...
H5N1 outbreak confirmed in France
Sequencing of the strain is now underway (stock photo). Government activates emergency response plan A case of the highly...
Lead poisoning kills ‘up to 100,000 birds’
For migratory swans, lead poisoning accounts for a quarter of all recorded deaths. New figures prompt fresh calls for change...
Westminster to consult on dog breeding
The puppy farming industry is said to be worth around £100 million a year. George Eustice announces legislation review ...
