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New BCVA president sworn in at Congress

New BCVA president sworn in at Congress

"If I have a theme for my year it is all about teamwork – an essential part of all of...

Temporary visas to help tackle pig backlogs

Temporary visas to help tackle pig backlogs

The NPA believes that some 6,000 pigs have been culled so far on farms owing to a lack of space. Government...

Vets urge action to reduce avian flu risk

Vets urge action to reduce avian flu risk

As winter approaches, the risk of migratory wild birds infecting domestic poultry increases. “We encourage keepers across the UK to...

Vet MP calls for swift action on pig crisis

Vet MP calls for swift action on pig crisis

Dr Neil Hudson has written to the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Defra Secretary. “I know first-hand how distressing this...

Vet responds to Prime Minister's pig cull comments

Vet responds to Prime Minister’s pig cull comments

The NPA is calling on the government to introduce temporary visas for butchers. Duncan Berkshire says the remarks are "enormously...

New diagnostic tool for Johne's disease

New diagnostic tool for Johne’s disease

"Actiphage was found to be a useful screening test before animals were moved to reduce the risk of spread of...