Dairy
Antibiotics training days launched for Northern Ireland dairy farmers
A new training course to explain more about Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR) and how to minimise its risks on dairy farms is...
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Agri-Business
NSA: Government migration plans will cripple UK abattoirs
The National Sheep Association has raised concerns about the Government’s white paper on migration and its lack of recognition of the...
Environment
New study shows reindeer’s body clocks don’t need daylight
If you ever thought that Santa would have a hard time herding and foddering reindeer in the total winter darkness...
Agri-Business
New immigration rules risk no vets in abattoirs, warns BVA
It is essential that vets are included in Government plans to scrap the cap on skilled workers from the EU...
Agri-Business
Farming making money from the newest crop - farm data
Farms generate a huge amount of data and this volume is growing exponentially. However, generating insights and value from this...
Agri-Business
Official veterinarian struck off for falsifying slaughterhouse certificates
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the registrar to strike off a former...
Beef
New MLCSL owner proposes independent scrutiny of carcase classification
The new owner of carcase classification body MLCSL has pledged to safeguard consistency, transparency and independence through the formation of...
Agri-Business
Agricultural data research group acquires firm behind Hands-Free Hectare
Leading agricultural insight provider Map of Ag has acquired Precision Decisions, the firm behind Harper Adams’ Hands-Free Hectare, in a...
N.Ireland
9 sheep killed in dog attack with 3 more euthanised
Farmers have been warned to be vigilant after a bad dog attack left nine sheep dead with a further three...
Agri-Business
Vet clinic issued notice for supplying unauthorised products
A veterinary clinic in Northern Ireland has been issued with an improvement notice by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The...
Agri-Business
Findings of Quarantine Unit review published
Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has published the recommendations of a review into the Quarantine...
Pig/Poultry
Scheme to help monitor pig health relaunched
Pig producers have been invited to join a scheme which will give them access to post-mortem pig health data to...
Rural Life
Nominations now open for 2019 BVA presidential team
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for nominations for its 2019-20 junior vice president. The officer position is open...
Beef
Farmers needed for pioneering Welsh animal health project
A new flock and herd health initiative aiming to offer Welsh beef and sheep farmers specialist veterinary support is looking...
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...
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....
