Pig/Poultry
UK govt assesses bird flu risk to people as 'very low' amid US case
The UK government’s Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance (HAIRS) group has said the risk posed to people in contact...
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Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%. The latest data...
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NFU Mutual award pays for 75% of agri-postgrad course fees
NFU Mutual is urging aspiring masters and PhD students to apply for its Centenary Award, which pays up to 75%...
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APHA seeks animal sciences veterinary officer
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking an animal sciences veterinary officer to join its animal sciences team....
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BVA announces King Charles III as its new patron
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced His Majesty King Charles III as its new patron. The announcement marks decades...
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'Stray cows' escape from farm and turn themselves into GSPCA
Every day, the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) helps care for lost and stray animals....
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Shropshire: Vets and farmers rescue 33 cattle from overturned lorry
A team of vets have been called “heroes” for helping to save 33 cattle from an overturned lorry in Gobowen,...
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RSPCA launches 'For Every Kind' campaign on anniversary
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (RSPCA) launched its ‘For Every Kind’ campaign today (Thursday, April 11) that...
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NFU assembles team to tackle London Marathon for Farm Africa
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has assembled a team of representatives to participate in the London Marathon for the Farm...
Government
Antimicrobial resistance to be tackled through restrictions on antibiotics
The UK government has introduced measures to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by increasing restrictions on the use of antibiotics and...
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'Urgent' worldwide measures needed to combat antimicrobial resistance
Experts at the University of Manchester have said that “urgent worldwide measures” are needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drug...
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VetSalus appoints Katrine Lawaetz as new chair
VetSalus has appointed Katrine Lawaetz, former chair for VetSalus Scandinavia, as its new chair. The veterinary consultancy said Lawaetz is highly...
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Veterinary Surgeons Act is 'not fit for purpose' - BVA president
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for urgent reform of the “not fit for purpose” Veterinary...
Arable
Decrease in growers of UK's favourite vegetable due to tight margins
The chair of the British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) has said that due to profits being squeezed to extremely tight...
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Mumbles butcher crowned Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year
Philip Tucker of Tuckers Butchers, Mumbles, has been crowned the Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year. The 38-year-old was favoured...
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2025 Nuffield Farming Scholarships open for applications
2025 Nuffield Farming Scholarships are now open for applications online until July 31, 2024. The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST)...
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Kaleb Cooper releases 'I Can't Stand Sheep!' song for RABI
Star of the Clarkson’s Farm series on Amazon Prime Video, Kaleb Cooper, has released a single – ‘I Can’t Stand...
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NFU Mutual bursaries for post-grad agriculture courses open for applications
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is seeking recipients for its Centenary Award bursaries, which will pay for up to 75% of...
