Beef
Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed concerns over a report indicating that significant volumes of meat are being illegally...
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Dairy
Botulism outbreaks result in death of over 700 cattle in England
An investigation is underway into outbreaks of botulism that have resulted in the deaths of over 700 head of cattle...
Beef
Tips for autumn-calving suckler farmers to keep in mind
Autumn calving may already have kicked off on some farms, but preparation will now be well underway for herds calving...
Rural Life
‘The Abbey Cowgirl’ pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland
A young farmer from Co. Galway is pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a vet – embarking on her studies...
N.Ireland
New QUB degree course marks shift in NI third-level agri-education
The launch of a new agricultural science degree breaks new ground in the provision of agricultural education at Queen’s University...
N.Ireland
AHDB: English red meat sector contributed £5.5 billion to economy
The English red meat sector delivered around £5.5 billion in gross value added to the UK economy in 2023, according...
Beef
UK vet practice sounds warning after livestock hemlock poisoning
A veterinary practice based in south west England has sounded a warning to farmers on the possibility of livestock poisoning...
Pig/Poultry
Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification
One of the UK’s largest pig producers, Cranswick Plc, has being stripped of its Red Tractor certification following alleged animal...
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI reminded to seek vet advice on bluetongue vaccine
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice before administering a bluetongue vaccine. The...
Pig/Poultry
Third bird flu virus case confirmed in UK in past week
A case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in England, according...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host webinar updating public on bluetongue virus
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in ‘poor condition’
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted in court over the condition of animals on his farm. 78-year-old Wesley Lee...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish farmers on alert after bird flu case confirmed
A case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in Scotland, according...
Beef
Wales eases bluetongue restrictions for autumn sales
The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock at markets in the...
Beef
Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD
By Chris McCullough The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed in Australia, a country that...
N.Ireland
Concerns raised over parasite resistance in grazing animals
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on vets, livestock owners, horse owners and suitably qualified persons (SQPs) to take...
N.Ireland
UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their...
N.Ireland
DAERA pays tribute to vet who died in ‘tragic circumstances’
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) permanent secretary Katrina Godfrey has paid tribute to Vanessa Whyte, her...
