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Government to test ASF contingency plans
ASF spreads between animals, but it can also be passed by feeding infected meat. "Exercise Holly" will test out plans...
Novel vaccine offers hope in fight against avian flu
The vaccine reduces the level of avian flu virus chickens shed into the environment. “Our improved vaccine could help prevent...
Sheep farmers urged to take action on wormer resistance
The letter states that most sheep farmers do not monitor treatment efficacy or growth rates in their lambs. Experts advise...
Trials underway for new bTB cattle vaccine
More than 36,000 cattle in England and Wales were culled in the last year in a bid to tackle bTB....
Annual vet visits ‘crucial’ to farm animal health and welfare
"For the first time the Government in England is recognising animal health and welfare as a public good that will...
European Commission responds to caged-farming ECI
"Our commitment is clear: the phasing out of cages for farm animals will be part of our actions." – Stella...