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Alpacas are susceptible to MERS-CoV, study finds
The discovery paves the way for further research to determine whether alpacas may be another livestock reservoir. Findings raise concern...
Supermarket to phase out the sale of caged eggs
The supermarket’s decision is a response to increasing customer awareness of animal welfare issues. NFU concerned by Aldi’s caged eggs...
Campylobacter now present on half of chickens
The reduction is partly due to the fact that many retailers and suppliers have begun to remove the neck skin...
Nematodirus warning for north of the UK
Cold weather in April will have delayed hatching of larvae, particularly in the northern half of England and in Scotland....
UK dairy herd price falls by millions
Producers are urged not to cut back on expensive feed. Farmers urged to keep animals in good condition Dairy farmers...
SRUC to invest in Inverness and Ayr facilities
"It was clear that local stakeholders felt we needed to maintain a facility in the Inverness area." Both units to...