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Castration of rams should be ‘last resort’, say vets
"It is about striking a balance between a need for procedures such as these and the potential for them to...
Increase magnesium before calving, cattle farmers advised
Farmers are being advised to increase magnesium in suckler cow pre-calving minerals. Study suggests cows absorb less magnesium than previously...
Human behaviour project set to improve cattle wellbeing
‘To be able to improve animal wellbeing, we first need to understand the needs of the animal and how they...
Thousands of pounds donated to fund charity’s new rehoming van
BHWT’s specially adapted rehoming vans are vital for rescuing and rehoming ex-commercial hens across the UK. Appeal to fund vital...
Agriculture bill should restrict lower animal welfare imports, says RSPCA
Supporting UK farmers to reach higher welfare standards is welcome but not enough, says the RSPCA. More support needed for...
Sheep forage differently depending on how healthy they are, study shows
By avoiding high-quality vegetation, less healthy sheep limited encounter rates with ticks, therefore reducing infection risk. Researchers use GPS trackers...