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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...
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...

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...

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...
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...

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