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Vet advises farmers to ‘carefully manage cattle lameness’
As cattle are being housed for the winter period, farmers are advised to carefully manage lameness within the herd. Cattle...
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N.Ireland
Britain’s Avian Influenza risk raised to ‘high’ following 2 confirmed cases
The risk level of avian influenza establishing in wild birds in Britain has been raised from ‘medium to ‘high’ following...
N.Ireland
NI poultry farmers urged to take action following bird flu cases in Kent and Cheshire
Northern Ireland poultry farmers have been urged to take action now to reduce the risk of their flocks contracting Avian Influenza....
Agri-Business
Denmark to cull all mink due to coronavirus mutation
The world’s largest producer of mink fur will cull all its mink after scientists discovered a mutation of coronavirus that...
Rural Life
Spark of joy for animal welfare after recommendations for fireworks
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed recommendations set out by the Scottish government’s Fireworks Review Group yesterday (November 3)...
Pig/Poultry
Avian influenza confirmed in poultry flock of 13,000 in Cheshire
Avian influenza (bird flu) of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed at a premises near Frodsham in Cheshire. Further testing...
Agri-Business
75% of vets concerned about burnout and stress due to Covid-19 - BVA survey results
Three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress and burnout in the profession as a result of Covid-19, according to a...
N.Ireland
Covid TB test easements to end in NI
Temporary measures to stop herds overdue their TB test because of Covid-19 disruption from being closed up are set to...
Agri-Business
VetPartners launches 2 exclusive podcasts
Farm vets Ami Sawran and Claire Whittle have taken to the airwaves to present two new monthly podcasts aimed at...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to give views on NI’s Rural Needs Act
Farmers and agricultural groups in Northern Ireland have been urged to have their say on the Rural Needs Act consultation....
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to give views on NI’s Rural Needs Act
Farmers and agricultural groups in Northern Ireland have been urged to have their say on the Rural Needs Act consultation....
Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter avian flu
Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) across the UK are encouraging poultry keepers to take action to reduce the risk of disease...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host virtual open days as NI ramps up Covid measures
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced plans to run a series of virtual open...
N.Ireland
TB: 863 new breakdowns in NI in first half of 2020
More than 800 livestock farms across Northern Ireland which had an animal test positive for bovine TB in the first...
N.Ireland
TB: 863 new breakdowns in NI in first half of 2020
More than 800 livestock farms across Northern Ireland which had an animal test positive for bovine TB in the first...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill defeat a 'severe blow' for animal welfare - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports...
Agri-Business
RCVS Council votes to extend temporary remote prescribing guidance
At its meeting last week (Thursday, October 8), the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) voted to...
Agri-Business
NI vet shortage: Poots insists new TB strategy is ‘a priority’
Fears Northern Ireland’s bovine TB woes could yet again be put on the backburner have been dismissed by Agriculture Minister...
