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Trade union criticises surveillance centre closure

Trade union criticises surveillance centre closure

“If dead animals have to be transported over much greater distances this will increase the chances of spreading infection" –...

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First Milk announces losses of £22m

"…member milk prices must be consistent with our commercial income," said First Milk’s chief executive. Farmers will be ‘disappointed and...

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Bristol leads Hennovation project

Bristol leads Hennovation project

Intiailly, the networks will deal with two issues of particular concern – injurious pecking and the transportation and use of...

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Suspected case of BSE in Ireland

Suspected case of BSE in Ireland

If BSE is confirmed, it will be Ireland’s first case since 2013. Negligible risk status could be lost A suspected...

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Cow hormone treatments could reduce global warming

Cow hormone treatments could reduce global warming

For an ‘average’ UK herd there would be a reduction in methane emissions equivalent to the global warming potential of...

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Livestock industries agree to work together

Livestock industries agree to work together

"Industry stakeholders need to work together to ensure that a robust, reliable and respected data collection system is created and...

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