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Lameness meetings encourage change in management practices

  The following information was supplied by EBLEX: Three-quarters of farmers who attended lameness meetings across EBLEX’s 19 sheep focus...

Dairy prices: MPs call for change

Dairy prices: MPs call for change

Sixty dairy farmers left the business in December 2014 alone. Government urged to protect farmers in milk report MPs are...

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TB test 'more effective than badger cull'

TB test ‘more effective than badger cull’

According to the findings, regular testing of cattle alone could eventually eradicate TB. New study finds culling is unlikely to...

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Scientists receive grant to tackle anthelmintic resistance

Scientists receive grant to tackle anthelmintic resistance

All species of grazing livestock can be infected by gastrointestinal parasites. Parasites becoming increasingly resistant to the drugs A group...

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Farmers to receive bespoke TB advice

Farmers to receive bespoke TB advice

Farmers will have the option of receiving a farm visit from a vet. Service forms part of a comprehensive strategy...

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Soya alternative may help farmers save money

The diet based on wheat distillers dark grains was the cheapest. Project finds other ewe feeds can be used without...

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