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Threat of bluetongue outbreaks set to increase - study

Threat of bluetongue outbreaks set to increase – study

A combination of geographic location, weather conditions, and existing animal movement restrictions helped limit the impact of the 2007 bluetongue...

RSPCA forces lorry to rest 247 calves on long-distance transportation

RSPCA forces lorry to rest 247 calves on long-distance transportation

The journey of live calves was estimated to take 70 hours. Fresh concerns over welfare of live exports The RSPCA...

Scotland announces plans to make CCTV compulsory in abattoirs

Scotland announces plans to make CCTV compulsory in abattoirs

CCTV will be required in all areas where live animals are held. Proposal backed by vast majority of respondents The...

BVA responds to Belgium’s decision on non-stun slaughter

BVA responds to Belgium’s decision on non-stun slaughter

"Our focus on this has nothing to do with the expression of religious beliefs but is about finding ways to...

BVA welcomes funding to eradicate sheep scab in Wales

BVA welcomes funding to eradicate sheep scab in Wales

Sheep scab has been identified as a disease priority by the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group. £5million to...

Gove highlights challenges of no-deal Brexit

Gove highlights challenges of no-deal Brexit

"Nobody can be blithe or blasé about the real impact on food producers of leaving without a deal." Tariffs and...