A significant step forward has been made to reduce the spread of TB with the expansion of a service offering farmers free biosecurity advice to protect…
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Harper Adams University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Keele University, announcing that they are in exploratory talks to establish a new Veterinary School. The…
Avian flu has been confirmed in chickens and geese at a farm in south Norfolk. The UK’s deputy chief veterinary officer said the H5N8 strain had…
Brexit negotiations must allow the animal health industry to thrive and grow, says the National Office of Animal Health. “Triggering Article 50 should mark an increase…
The National Office of Animal Health is amongst founder members of the Agri-Brexit Coalition, a new group of eight agribusiness organisations and trade associations which aims…
There have been few measures in the Budget to support profitable, progressive and competitive farm businesses, says NFU president Meurig Raymond. “The Chancellor’s announcement on capping…
The results of the Food Standards Association (FSA) risk assessment on MRSA and LA-MRSA,showing a low risk of transmission to UK consumers, has been welcomed by…
An EU-wide report on antimicrobial resistant bacteria found in humans, animals and food shows that levels of resistance to a range of antibiotics remain high across…
Livestock auction marts can’t sustain disproportionate business rate hikes, warns the Livestock Auctioneers Association. It says that increased turnover does not always mean increased margins, and…
The first UK Rodenticide Stewardship report says there is “considerable work” ahead for all three professional sectors of rodenticide users and that their commitment to the…
