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Study links intensive farming to bovine TB

Study links intensive farming to bovine TB

Marshland was associated with an increased risk of bTB, possible as a secondary effect of infection with liver fluke. Practices...

AHDB publish antibiotic guide for pig producers

AHDB publish antibiotic guide for pig producers

The guidance recommends that all pig owners review their antibiotic usage, whether or not they are quality assured. Produced to...

Over 70 people killed by cattle in 15 years - HSE

Over 70 people killed by cattle in 15 years – HSE

Seventy per cent of farm deaths involved either a bull or a newly calved cow. Regulator issues advice to help...

Concerns over new rules for poultry slaughter

Concerns over new rules for poultry slaughter

If parameters are not set and implemented correctly, some birds could be immobilised rather than stunned before slaughter. Lack of...

Farmers warned about low protein silages

Farmers warned about low protein silages

Over a quarter of silage analysed by SAC Consulting this year was found to have insufficient protein. Analysis finds ‘disturbingly...

Farm Animal Editor
Sheep farmers advised to investigate ill-thrift

Sheep farmers advised to investigate ill-thrift

Veterinary surgeons can find out what is causing ill-thrift through collecting samples of faeces or blood for analysis. Almost a...

Farm Animal Editor