Agri-Business
Bluetongue virus detected in third consignment of imported cattle
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to increase their vigilance for Bluetongue virus after the disease was picked...
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Rural Life
Devon farmer convicted of welfare offences loses appeal
A Devon farmer who ignored animal welfare advice has lost his appeal to avoid jail time. William Douglas Dolley, of...
Agri-Business
Survey reveals bovine TB in a fifth of roadkill badgers in Cheshire
The first study to test for bovine tuberculosis in badgers on the edge of the cattle TB epidemic in England,...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue detected in cow imported from France
Farmers have been urged to remain vigilant after Bluetongue was detected in Northern Ireland in a heifer imported from France....
Beef
Survey launched to improve neonatal survival
Increasing profitability for farmers through improved lamb and calf survival is the key focus of a new project involving British...
Agri-Business
AHDB completes £1.3 million sale of MLCSL
A total of £1.3 million will be reinvested in the beef and lamb and pork sectors as the Agriculture and...
Agri-Business
Migration Advisory Committee calls for evidence on labour shortages
Rural businesses are urged to respond to the Government’s review of the shortage occupation list as the deadline to make...
Agri-Business
Vet Wellbeing Awards: Last chance to nominate your Practice Stars
The deadline for submissions to the joint Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) and Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) Vet Wellbeing...
Rural Life
Tiny live calf born in the US weighing just 4.5kg
A tiny calf, weighing just 4.5kg, was born in the US in recent days, appropriately named “Lil’ Bill” by the...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers urged to complete Avian Flu checklist as seasonal threat rises
The UK’s chief veterinary officers are encouraging all poultry keepers to act now to reduce the risk of Avian Flu...
Agri-Business
RCVS begins process of selling Westminster headquarters
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has started the process of selling its current premises in Belgravia House, Westminster...
Pig/Poultry
ASF outbreak reported for first time in Beijing
African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed on two farms in Beijing, the first cases in the Chinese capital, according...
N.Ireland
Devastating outbreak of suspected botulism in Fermanagh
An outbreak of suspected botulism has caused devastation on a dairy farm in Co. Fermanagh in recent days. A Department...
N.Ireland
Devastating outbreak of suspected botulism in Fermanagh
An outbreak of suspected botulism has caused devastation on a dairy farm in Co. Fermanagh in recent days. A Department...
Dairy
UK cattle vaccine use increases as antibiotics fall
The number of vaccines used on dairy and beef cattle is on the rise, according to a report published this...
Opinion
Bovine TB: Could chipping or electronic ID be part of the solution?
The latest public declaration by a number of veterinary surgeons to the effect that badger culling is not controlling Bovine...
Beef
Animal Health to be prioritised by Meat Promotion Wales
Dr. Rebekah Stuart has been appointed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) as its Flock and Herd...
Agri-Business
British livestock farmers warned of Bluetongue virus threat
UK farm organisations have joined forces to urge livestock farmers to think carefully about importing animals from areas that are...
