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African swine fever confirmed in southern China

African swine fever confirmed in southern China

The cases in the south could have a major impact on China’s pork market. Discovery fuels concern about pork supplies ...

UK veterinary antibiotic sales lowest in 25 years

UK veterinary antibiotic sales lowest in 25 years

Sales of the highest priority critically important antibiotics fell by 29 per cent between 2016 and 2017. Report shows 18...

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Brexit could compromise UK’s biosecurity - report

Brexit could compromise UK’s biosecurity – report

The report advises that continued cooperation is key to the UK’s ability to manage threats. Government urged to maintain a...

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Guidance to help tackle extreme conformation

Guidance to help tackle extreme conformation

The BVA’s new position statement comes amid increasing concerns over breeding and conformation-related problems. Document sets out principles to enable...

Vaccine offers hope in fight against major chicken disease

Vaccine offers hope in fight against major chicken disease

The recombinant vaccines have potential to be more cost-effective and respond to emerging new virus strains. Researchers test effectiveness of...

Hysolv UK launches new swine flu vaccination

Hysolv UK launches new swine flu vaccination

The new vaccine protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1. Vaccine to be used in conjunction with Respiporc FLU3...