Animal Health and Welfare

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.

Following the rapid increase in cases of avian influenza and with a mandatory housing order now in place, ensuring the highest hygiene levels across poultry units is paramount.

Inevitably, downer cow syndrome is an issue many dairy farmers will have to deal with at one time or another. Vet Dr Charlie Mays discusses best practice for managing downer cows and how the correct use of hip hoists can be life-saving.

Animal welfare and public health concerns have been raised in Northern Ireland (NI), as post-Brexit rules are set to leave the country facing the loss of around half of its veterinary medicines.

As Professor Christianne Glossop stands down from her role as Wales Chief Veterinary Officer following a 17-year tenure, she spoke to Hannah Binns about the challenges she had faced.