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BVA announces 2022 Young Vet of the Year
Welsh woman Hanah Hunt has been named the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA‘s) 2022 Young Vet of the Year. Hunt, from...
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Agri Politics
Defra is leaving the UK 'vulnerable' to animal disease outbreaks - report
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is leaving the UK “vulnerable to a major breakdown” of animal...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Restriction zone introduced in Fermanagh
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced disease control measures in Co. Fermanagh following confirmation of...
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BVA: new resources to inspire young people to become vets
A new resource for secondary school-aged pupils has been launched to encourage young people to consider a career in the...
Agri-Business
Queen’s Unversity, AFBI and UCD team up for bTB project
A new all-island research project that will examine the factors behind persistent bTB has been launched. It will be the...
Pig/Poultry
NFU asks Welsh government to 'keep a close eye' on bird flu
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has urged the Welsh government to “keep a close eye” on the...
N.Ireland
75% of UK and Irish dairy farmers now milk recording
Milk recording on Irish and UK farms has gained significant popularity in the last few years. A recent survey conducted...
N.Ireland
NI farmer charged for causing unnecessary suffering to 28 sheep
A farmer from Co. Down has been convicted in court for causing unnecessary suffering to 16 sheep and 11 lambs....
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Sale of livestock vet antibiotics at lowest ever level in UK
Sales of antibiotics for use in livestock have reduced by 55% since 2014 to the lowest-ever recorded level, the government’s...
Pig/Poultry
4 new cases of bird flu as housing measures introduced
Four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed over the weekend as new mandatory housing...
Rural Life
BVA council seeks seven vets for 3-year terms
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is seeking seven vets from across the UK to join its council for the next...
Pig/Poultry
NFU Cymru to meet with CVO over bird flu situation in Wales
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) will host a meeting with interim chief veterinary officer (CVO) of Wales,...
Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes mandatory housing order
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the announcement that a new mandatory housing order will be implemented in England...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Housing order to be introduced across England
Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds will come into force across all areas of England next Monday...
Agri Politics
‘Don’t let vital legislation slip through the net’ - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to animal health and welfare...
Agri Politics
Defra: New rules for pet imports from high-risk countries
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new ‘Approved Importers scheme’ for pet imports from...
Agri-Business
Halloween: Farming unions warn of farm safety dangers
Farming unions across the UK have warned the public to be cautious when participating in Halloween activities like lighting bonfires,...
N.Ireland
NI Water launches farm chemical disposal scheme
NI Water has announced that their farm chemical disposal scheme is now open in the River Derg catchment area in...
