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Farmers warned of nematodirus infection risk
Lambs are most at risk from six to 12 weeks of age. Warmer weather brings parasite threat, AFBI warns Sheep...
National Sheep Association publish sheep worrying survey results
Study reveals 96 per cent of incidents cause stress or injury. Following a recent survey into sheep worrying, the National...
TB compensation for alpaca and llama farmers
The Government is consulting over a new statutory camelid TB scheme. Government consult over new camelids statutory scheme A new compensation...
Mis-stunning is “extremely rare” in British abattoirs
In 2013, there were nine reports of mis-stunning in British abattoirs. New Government figures puncture welfare myths Official new figures...
Dog attacks on livestock up 45 per cent
The BVA is backing a campaign for dog walkers to keep their animals on leads when around livestock. FOI figures...
BVA criticises Government bTB announcement
A £1m study into the extent to which badgers are reponsible for spreading the disease to cattle has been announced...