Rural Life
New BVA report to help vets become more sustainable
A new British Veterinary Association (BVA) Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey revealed 93% of veterinarians say sustainability is important...
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Petworth: Man dies following collision with tractor
A man has died after being involved in a collision with a tractor and trailer on Station Road, Petworth. Sussex...
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Veterinary diagnostics company appoints new chief operating officer
Veterinary diagnostics company, MI:RNA, has appointed Dr Claudia Cavalluzzo as its new chief operating officer. Cavalluzzo, a scientist with a...
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Farmer fined for obstructing water pollution tests on his farm
A farmer has been fined for obstructing an Environment Agency officer who was taking water samples of suspected pollution on...
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Vets providing disease surveillance in farm animals to receive 30% pay increase
Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish ministers will receive a near 30%...
N.Ireland
‘Investigation continuing’ into fatal shooting of Lancashire farmer
Lancashire Police has said its investigation is continuing into the fatal shooting of a Lancashire farmer on Thursday (July 25)...
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VMD seeks biological assessor for its biologicals team
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is seeking a biological assessor to join its biologicals team to work on applications for veterinary...
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Asda faces claim after girl at risk of 'permanent kidney damage' due to E.coli
Lawyers at Fieldfisher law firm have issued a Letter of Claim to Asda on behalf of an 11-year-old girl who...
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APHA seeks lead animal scientist
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a lead animal health scientist with an annual salary range of...
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Person dies from E.coli from a 'type of lettuce used in sandwiches'
One person has died from an infection with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) linked to a type of lettuce used in...
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Horticultural agronomist wins BASIS Paul Singleton Award
Agricultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the BASIS Paul Singleton Award, which awards outstanding contributions to...
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Welsh livestock market fined £75k after man trampled by a cow
A livestock market in Wales has been fined £75,000 after a man was trampled by a cow that had escaped,...
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Aldi, Asda and Tesco products recalled over E.coli concerns
Food products sold by retailers including Aldi, Asda and Tesco have been recalled by the Greencore Group due to possible...
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NFU Cymru launches Sustainable Agriculture Award
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has once again launched the Sustainable Agriculture Award with sponsors Wynnstay Group PLC....
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Consultation launched on safety of veterinary drug residues in human food
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting comments through a public consultation on the safety of residues of veterinary drugs...
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Norfolk: Police tractor catches lorry driver under the influence
A man has been disqualified from driving for 25 months after being caught by a Norfolk Police tractor while driving...
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UKHSA investigates E.coli outbreak from 'nationally distributed' food item
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) cases in the UK in...
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60% of shoppers feel positive towards British agriculture - AHDB
Over 60% of shoppers have felt very or somewhat positive towards British agriculture over the last five years, the Agriculture...
