Sheep
GB lamb exported to US for first time in over 20 years
Welsh and English lamb has been exported to the US for the first time in over 20 and 25 years...
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Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Housing order announced for Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex are to be introduced...
Beef
BVA welcomes appointment of ATTs in Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the news that the Welsh government has approved the use of Approved Tuberculin...
N.Ireland
BVA award for Antrim vet who celebrates 50 years in the profession
A Ballymoney vet who recently celebrated 50 years in the profession has been honoured with prestigious award for his hugely...
Other
New case of bird flu in North Yorkshire
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at premises near Selby in North Yorkshire. The...
Agri-Business
BVA welcomes ban on use of glue traps and snares
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Welsh government’s first Welsh Agriculture Bill which includes a commitment for a...
Agri-Business
Study: 64% of farmers now use antimicrobials differently
Almost two in three Irish farmers have already changed how they use antimicrobials and have a positive attitude towards changing...
Pig/Poultry
Avian influenza confirmed in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex
Bird keepers in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex must now follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect flocks following...
Dairy
Dorset dairy farm fined £52,000 for causing unnecessary suffering
A West Dorset dairy farm, ran by Ireosa Ltd., has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cow and...
N.Ireland
Sexed semen proving to be a success on NI suckler farm
The use of sexed semen, or semen sorted according to gender, is becoming more readily available to suckler farmers in...
Pig/Poultry
Seventh case of bird flu in Wales
Wales recorded its seventh case of avian influenza (bird flu) over the weekend. The chief veterinary officer for Wales, Christine...
Agri-Business
Two more cases of bird flu confirmed in England
Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N1 have been confirmed in England, with both cases involving...
Pig/Poultry
Sixth case of bird flu confirmed in Wales
The deputy chief veterinary officer for Wales, Dr. Gavin Watkins, has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird...
N.Ireland
LMC completes review of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
A ‘robust’ review of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) has been completed by...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry in Bridlington
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Bridlington in the East Riding...
Rural Life
British vets call for stricter dog import rules amid health concerns
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a strong reminder to members of the public about the serious disease risks...
Agri-Business
VMD's online services to close from August 26-30
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD’s) online services will be closed from August 26-30 so that “essential maintenance work” can be...
N.Ireland
Poots launches campaign to combat puppy smuggling in NI
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has launched a new campaign to combat puppy smuggling....
