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Lafora DNA testing to become ABS requirement

Lafora DNA testing to become ABS requirement

Lafora DNA testing will be an assured breeder scheme requirement for miniature wirehaired dachshunds from 2015. Changes come into effect...

Scientists develop alternative test for horse meat

Scientists develop alternative test for horse meat

The horse meat scandal of 2013 was sparked by the discovery of horse meat in a number of supermarket meat...

Equine Editor
MPs debate control of antifreeze

MPs debate control of antifreeze

More than 20 cases of antifreeze poisoning have been reported in one village. Spate of antifreeze poisonings in cats prompts...

Action Johne's release management plan

Action Johne’s release management plan

“International experience demonstrates that control and the reduction of Johne’s in dairy cattle is feasible and can be delivered cost...

Farm Animal Editor
Welfare group launch new dog strategy

Welfare group launch new dog strategy

Neil Parish MP and Wilberforce Welfare at heart of strategy which outlines 21 recommendations The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal...

Vets asked for views on hoof trimming

Vets asked for views on hoof trimming

Recent years have seen an expansion in the number of individuals offering a growing breadth of equine healthcare services. Defra...

Equine Editor