Articles
Concerns over delegation of ante-mortems
FVE is calling for the clinical inspection of animals before slaughter to remain in the hands of vets. Pre-slaughter inspections...
Brucellosis free status granted in NI
Preparations are being made for the phased dismantling of certain parts of the brucellosis eradication scheme. Plans to scale back...
Three cases of rare liver disease reported
The cause of the condition has not yet been established, though it is thought to have a genetic origin. Further...
Half of dairy farmers set to quit
“The loss of dairy farmers continues unabated with 434 quitting in the last 12 months." Survey unearths worrying intentions ...
Cattle farmers advised to prepare for poor Spring
Managing nutrition carefully is vital this year and all farmers are advised to have their silage analysed earl. Concerns raised...
England ‘falling behind on TB control’
"All our evidence suggests that testing cattle more often is the way forward." Greater success in Scotland and Wales, study...