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Novel milk test for bovine mastitis
"We need novel, reliable, cost-effective methods to spot disease early" – Dr Xavier Donadeu. Researchers at the Roslin Institute examined...
Survey launched to better understand Schmallenberg virus
Schmallenberg virus is spread by biting midges, leading to lamb deformities at birth. Students asked to capture data on deformities...
Suffolk poultry keepers urged to step up biosecurity efforts
Compulsory housing measures for birds have been in place since November 2021. Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been identified at...
Free-range eggs no longer for sale in supermarkets
Eggs must now be labelled as "barn eggs" Chickens have been kept inside since November 2021. Free-range eggs are no...
Model predicts risk of cross-species contamination
The model enabled researchers to construct a contact network of all of the farms in the study. Study highlights the...
Further avian flu cases in Suffolk confirmed
Avian flu was confirmed at two sites in Suffolk over the weekend. Protection and surveillance zones have been placed around the...