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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...
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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....
Rural Life
Infectious disease specialist to deliver keynote speech at BVA Members Day
Celebrated infectious disease specialist Prof. Joe Brownlie CBE has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the British Veterinary Association...
Agri-Business
Bimeda expands further with acquisition of Afrivet
Animal health distributor Bimeda has acquired veterinary pharmaceutical company Afrivet, meaning the company now has the largest footprint of any...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone ends tomorrow
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) that was introduced to help stop the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) in...
N.Ireland
Flock management – output per labour unit
In terms of flock management, Glasgow Veterinary School academic, George King believes that output per labour unit will be the...