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Selective breeding in sheep could enhance resilience to climate change

Selective breeding in sheep could enhance resilience to climate change

Some Chios sheep are more resilient than others to temperature fluctuations. Study reveals some Chios sheep are more resilient than...

Sheep health specialist named Farm Educator of the Year

Sheep health specialist named Farm Educator of the Year

Emily Gascoigne has been named Ceva Farm Educator of the Year. Emily Gascoigne recognised for her work in animal welfare...

Researchers create inside-out 'mini guts' to aid poultry research

Researchers create inside-out ‘mini guts’ to aid poultry research

The mini-guts are the first of their kind to naturally include cells from the immune system. 3D model will support...

Compulsory poultry housing restrictions lifted

Compulsory poultry housing restrictions lifted

The risk of avian influenza with good bisecurity has been reduced to ‘low’. Birds keepers must maintain strict biosecurity measures...

Avian flu identified in Staffordshire

Avian flu identified in Staffordshire

A case of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in chickens at a premises in Staffordshire. Discovery comes ahead of...

RCVS approves government proposals on temporary OVs

RCVS approves government proposals on temporary OVs

Temporary registrants will be able to carry out specifically-designed OV work for up to 12 months. Move will allow temporary...