Animal Health and Welfare

Hope that a bird flu vaccine may be in the offing is all that is keeping some poultry producers going after a terrible year.

Beef bred calves from the dairy herd make up a large proportion of the UK’s beef industry, but how can farmers use improved genetics to maximise their value.

An investigation is under way after more than 100 dairy cows died at a Jersey farm within a matter of days.

With footrot endemic among the national sheep flock, a recent AHDB webinar discussed the findings of a clinical trial looking at alternative vaccinations for the disease. Katie Fallon reports.

Industry groups have reacted with anger after it was revealed that a leading supermarket has opted to sell imported eggs while UK producers battle to meet demands.

The Government has been accused of failing its leading animal welfare facility, leaving UK farming, trade and health facing a ‘significant threat’ from disease, according to a report published this week.

The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation following the acquisition of veterinary and livestock services company Vorenta Group by official veterinarian specialists Eville & Jones.

Two forthcoming changes to the rules of licenced TB units will take affect by the end of the year. 

The Welsh Government has defended its decision not to issue a national housing order just hours after a further outbreak of avian influenza was discovered at a captive bird site in North Wales.

Studies suggest improved pasture diversity and rotational grazing methods can reduce the overall carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions of UK sheep flocks. Katie Fallon reports.