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Omagh laboratory to remain open

Omagh laboratory to remain open

"The Omagh facility is of paramount importance. Without it vast areas to the west of the province would be left...

Farm Animal Editor
Scientists test eggs as alternative to antiobiotics

Scientists test eggs as alternative to antibiotics

Fed with antibody-filled eggs, the chickens fared just as well as those given traditional antibiotics. Trials with livestock prove successful...

Farm Animal Editor
Badger persecution 'does not reduce TB'

Badger persecution ‘does not reduce TB’

"Badger persecution over a very broad area does not appear to reduce the risk for cattle – further it is...

Farm Animal Editor
New terms for NI vets who carry out TB tests

New terms for NI vets who carry out TB tests

Current veterinary inspectors will soon receive a letter to inform them of the change in their appointment status. PVPs become...

Farm Animal Editor
Restrictions lifted following avian flu case

Restrictions lifted following avian flu case

The restrictions have been lifted 30 days after the premises were disinfected and cleaned –  the earliest point allowed under...

Farm Animal Editor
Milk prices: retail giants agree to pay more

Milk prices: retail giants agree to pay more

Low milk prices have seen farmers protesting in supermarkets across the UK. Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and Lidl announce latest moves...

Farm Animal Editor