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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Russia
Defra says the risk of FMD entering the UK remains low despite the recent case in Russia. Virus confirmed as...
Fluke risk high across Northern Ireland, experts confirm
The risk of liver fluke infection in cattle and sheep during this autumn and winter will be high across all...
New Marek’s disease vaccine shows promising results
Marek’s diseases costs the poultry industry round £1 billion a year. Scientists compare adenovirus with classic MD vaccine A potential...
Wild boar numbers ‘posing a threat to UK pigs’
"We need to be mindful that in Eastern Europe wild boar have been integral in the spread of the deadly...
Schmallenberg virus ‘may reappear’, experts warn
Schmallenberg may reappear after a period of low circulation, as has been seen with bluetongue virus in France. Lack of...
Redesign for FSA’s regulatory role
The new pilot scheme will redistribute regulation to selected companies including Tesco and restaurant chain Mitchell and Butlers. Agency creating...