N.Ireland
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals
Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held...
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Sheep
78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep - survey
78% of rural crime teams reported an increase in dog attacks on sheep over recent years, according to a survey...
N.Ireland
BVD maps show significant progress north and south
The most recent maps produced for the Northern Ireland (NI) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) programmes...
Agri-Business
FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’
A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is taking hygiene concerns regarding a Welsh Kepak factory...
Sheep
Rotherham man banned from keeping livestock after ewe found covered in maggots
A Rotherham man has been disqualified from keeping livestock for ten years after neglecting a number sheep, including one ewe...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time
Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
N.Ireland
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets
The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
Pig/Poultry
New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu
The government has today (Tuesday, March 19) announced new measures aiming to better protect the UK poultry sector from future...
Agri-Business
'Food labelling that is clearer and fairer is key'- BVA
A new government proposal has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for “fairer” food labelling that is set...
Rural Life
US man attempted to create ‘giant sheep’ for captive hunting
A US man has pleaded guilty to two felony wildlife crimes as part of an almost decade-long effort to create...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer
Cross-border dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has appointed Oliver McAllister as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McAllister has over 20...
Agri Politics
'Policy divergence' between the UK and EU must be addressed - AIC
In preparation for the next General Election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto which calls on the...
N.Ireland
DAERA selects Tyrone GAA football star as NI’s new chief vet
Northern Ireland’s new chief vet has been confirmed as Brian Dooher, he is also the joint manager of Tyrone GAA’s...
N.Ireland
Sheep scab is becoming a ‘greater problem’ – AHWNI
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has released a report detailing the results of a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research...
N.Ireland
Court fines man for transporting unfit puppies
A court in Northern Ireland has convicted and fined a man who was found to be transporting puppies which were...
Government
Antimicrobial resistance to be tackled through restrictions on antibiotics
The UK government has introduced measures to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by increasing restrictions on the use of antibiotics and...
Other
VetSalus appoints Katrine Lawaetz as new chair
VetSalus has appointed Katrine Lawaetz, former chair for VetSalus Scandinavia, as its new chair. The veterinary consultancy said Lawaetz is highly...
Pig/Poultry
First case of bird flu in 2024 confirmed in England
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) in England has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
