Animal Health

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society said the decision has been taken due to the uncertainty of when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted

In the Animal Welfare Strategy published at the end of last year, Defra committed to ‘banning the use of CO2 gas stunning of pigs, subject to a consultation’

25 years on from the foot-and-mouth crisis in the UK, Ashford Port Health Authority said border security controls play a critical role in maintaining national biosecurity, protecting farmers' livelihoods and supporting the long-term resilience of the agricultural sector

UK Government said it has applied restrictions on certain Greek commercial imports to Great Britain

The 25th anniversary of the UK foot-and-mouth outbreak is an important moment to reflect on the lessons learnt and the ongoing significance of maintaining high standards to protect food safety and the farming industry

The country's Bovine TB Programme Board says 2041 ambition not looking likely as it sets out a raft of key recommendations

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle said robust contingency plans are in place to respond to another foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK. But do farmers agree with that assessment?

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers said increases in charges for official controls at meat plants could leave already struggling abattoirs paying between £50,000 to £100,000 more this year alone

It has been a very difficult calving season for farmers with a growing number of cows aborting or giving birth to calves with birth complications after testing positive for bluetongue

A new UK trial testing avian influenza vaccines in turkeys aims to protect poultry from H5N1. Scientists say reducing the virus in birds may also help lower the risk of a future human pandemic