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Sheep sector is fragile, report reveals

Sheep sector is fragile, report reveals

Despite the impending split from the EU, the NSA recognises the important role Europe plays in the UK lamb meat...

UN decision "a massive step forward" for farm animals

UN decision “a massive step forward” for farm animals

"It means countries will no longer ask ‘should we include animal welfare?’ but ‘how do we deliver better animal welfare?’"...

Report highlights fall in sales of veterinary antibiotics

Report highlights fall in sales of veterinary antibiotics

Increased awareness of the threat of antimicrobial resistance may have contibuted to the fall in sales. Responsible use campaigns may...

Farmers warned to prepare for increase in liver fluke

Farmers warned to prepare for increase in liver fluke

Sheep are at risk of infection of picking up liver fluke from now until the winter. High risk in the...

Hen charity urges consumers to buy free range eggs

As British egg week comes to a close (10-17 October), the British Hen Welfare Trust is encouraging shoppers across the...

‘Weak link’ between badgers and cattle for TB transmission

‘Weak link’ between badgers and cattle for TB transmission

The mathematical model combined over a million cattle and 50,000 badgers. Researchers conduct largest simulation to date The extent to...