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Consumers "should be better informed" about slaughter

Consumers “should be better informed” about slaughter

Just 11 per cent feel the public understands the difference between stunned and non-stunned slaughter. Only 11 per cent of...

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More must be done to prevent injury, says IOSH

The agriculture industry has one of the highest fatality rates in the UK. Cattle vets urged to learn about animal...

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Milk price cuts "could be very serious" long-term

Milk price cuts “could be very serious” long-term

The NFU is concerned that milk price cuts could be damaging long-term for the whole sector. NFU calls for retailers...

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Resistance reports are a "timely reminder" for the UK

Resistance reports are a “timely reminder” for the UK

Vets and farmers are being urged to integrate 4-AD and 5-SI products. SCOPs warns of resistance among sheep nematodes in...

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New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains

The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Vaccine will also be licensed for...

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Congress speakers emphasise importance of critical appraisal

Emphasis on critical appraisal

Peter Orpin told delegates that there is a significant profit opportunity to be realised by reducing the costs from culling....

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