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Sheep tagging rules due to change

There is no requirement to re-tag lambs born before January 1. Use of non-EID tags for lambs will no longer...

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Scrapie 'could be zoonotic'

Scrapie ‘could be zoonotic’

Scientists say the zoonotic potential of scrapie should be reassessed. Disease may be able to cross the species barrier, new...

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Avian Flu: further outbreaks reported

Avian Flu: further outbreaks reported

Avian flu has been confirmed at a turkey farm in Italy. H5N8 strain has now been reported in four European...

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Deadly PEDv reaches Europe

Deadly PEDv reaches Europe

PEDv has killed more than 10 per cent of the US pig population in just two years. Highly virulent strain...

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Meat may be labelled "stunned" or "non-stunned"

Meat may be labelled “stunned” or “non-stunned”

Currently, meat from animals that were not pre-stunned is entering the food chain unlabelled. BVA welcomes hint that the government...

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New post-mortem provider for Wales

New post-mortem provider for Wales

The APHA’s site in Aberystwyth closed on August 31. Diagnostic service will become available in early 2015, AHPA announces A...