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EU exit would be 'catastrophic' for Wales, says minister

EU exit would be ‘catastrophic’ for Wales, says minister

Rebecca Evans has reiterated her concerns for the future of the farming industry in Wales. Rebecca Evans makes comments ahead...

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Pig Health and Welfare Council launch biennial report

Pig Health and Welfare Council launch biennial report

New and emerging diseases remain a major concern to the British pig industry. Highlights progress made in the last two...

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NI urges vigilance following H7N7 outbreak

NI urges vigilance following H7N7 outbreak

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to be vigilant following an outbreak of avian flu in Lancashire. Bird keepers...

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UK avian flu case confirmed

UK avian flu case confirmed

Defra has confirmed a case of avian flu at a farm in Lancashire. Surveillance zone now in place A 10...

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Swine flu becoming 'harder to diagnose'

Swine flu becoming ‘harder to diagnose’

Laboratory tests are crucial for the precise identification of the viruses. Experts discuss disease in European pig populations Diagnosis of...

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Over half of farm vets injured at work

Over half of farm vets injured at work

Nearly a fifth of vets who sustained injuries rated them as either very or quite severe. BVA urges vets to...

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