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NI to introduce compulsory BVD testing
It will become compulsory for newborn calves (including stillbirths and abortions) to be tested for BVD. Vets welcome new legislation...
Feed efficiency project reaches milestone
Whilst the programme is focused on the Limousin breed, all major breeds in UK beef herds should benefit from the...
NOAH defends farm antibiotic use
Medical experts made "a number of inaccurate points" about the use of veterinary medicines, according to NOAH. Chief executive responds...

Beak trimming will not be banned in 2016
Laying hens have a tendency to peck, which can lead to substantial feather loss, serious injury and even death. Action...

H5N1 outbreak confirmed in France
Sequencing of the strain is now underway (stock photo). Government activates emergency response plan A case of the highly...

Neonatal kid care – birth to four weeks
Aiming for well-grown healthy kids with a well-developed rumen…...