Agri-Business
£40 million UK animal vaccine centre to be established at Pirbright
A new £40 million centre at Pirbright to develop vaccines for zoonotic diseases that spread from animals to humans is...
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Pig/Poultry
UK pig industry posts further reductions in antibiotic use
New figures show the amount of antibiotic prescribed to treat pigs on UK farms in 2020 fell by 5%, bringing...
Agri-Business
MLCSL and Kepak agree deal to boost independent carcase classification
Carcase classification specialist Meat and Livestock Commercial Services (MLCSL) has announced a seven-year contract to provide leading international meat processor...
N.Ireland
‘Potentially serious’ viral disease ILT discovered in poultry flocks in NI
A potentially serious viral infection, ILT, has started to spread through Northern Ireland (NI) poultry flocks, the Department of Agriculture,...
Agri Politics
BVA welcomes new laws to crackdown on puppy smuggling
New legislation to crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling and to pave the way for a ban on the import of...
Agri-Business
Roslin Technologies appoints new CEO
Roslin Technologies has announced that Ernst van Orsouw has been appointed its new CEO, to lead the company as it...
Beef
AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI
There is now strong evidence, confirming that Northern Ireland leads the way, in many aspects, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures...
Agri-Business
RCVS launches 'reflection sessions' series of webinars
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) ViVet innovation project is launching a new series of free-to-attend ‘reflection sessions’ to...
N.Ireland
Co. Antrim vet killed in quad road accident
Police have confirmed that a man has been killed and a woman injured following a two-vehicle crash involving a quad...
N.Ireland
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland lifted
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings has ended today...
Agri-Business
Romain Pizzi elected as new president for BVA Scottish branch
Wildlife vet and recognised specialist, Romain Pizzi, has been elected as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish branch,...
Agri-Business
AWF calls for research on the animal welfare impacts of breeding
A call for research has been launched by the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), as part of its three-year ‘Breeding for...
Dairy
How good are your calf rearing practices?
Ongoing Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is highlighting the opportunity for calf rearing practices within Northern Ireland’s dairy sector...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone set to be lifted on May 15
The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza...
Agri-Business
RCVS Knowledge launches new Farm Vet Champions course
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Knowledge has launched its new Farm Vet Champions course, providing free and practical training...
Agri Politics
'This is a huge victory for animal welfare' - BVA
Campaigners are celebrating today after the government committed to taking action to curb the growing number of dogs with cropped...
Sheep
NSA Lambing List closes after successful season
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Lambing List provides farmers with a place to advertise for much-needed lambing assistance from students...
N.Ireland
Poots: It’s time to stop wasting taxpayers’ money on TB
Northern Ireland's £40 million annual spend on bovine TB needs to end, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has warned. Speaking at...
