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Defra confirms avian influenza in England

Defra confirms avian influenza in England

A detailed investigation is underway to determine the most likely source of the outbreak. H5N8 strain detected on turkey farm...

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Veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide ‘should be withdrawn’

Veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide ‘should be withdrawn’

The CVMP concluded that the treatment benefits of zinc oxide for the prevention of diarrhoea in pigs did not outweigh...

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Human case of avian influenza reported

Human case of avian influenza reported

The 58-year old male patient is a Macau-based goods supplier who had been in contact with an infected silky fowl....

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Latest TB statistics published

Latest TB statistics published

The percentage of herds not officially TB free (OTF) due to a TB incident increased in the high risk area...

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Bovine tuberculosis causing ‘heartache and stress’

Bovine tuberculosis causing ‘heartache and stress’

In 2015 the Welsh government took the decision to suspend its badger vaccination programm.  Farmers give evidence to Welsh Assembly...

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George Eustice answers questions on organophosphates

George Eustice answers questions on organophosphates

Compulsory annual sheep dipping ended in 1992. Minister says further meeting with SDSSG ‘would not be beneficial’ Defra minister George...

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