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Post-Brexit checks force live animals to travel longer distances to mainland

Post-Brexit checks force live animals to travel longer distances to mainland

26 Apr 202114:34
A lack of border inspection post at French port Calais has meant live animals from the UK have been forced to make much longer journeys to meet their destinations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned.
Animal Health and WelfareBrexitLegislationlivestockPoliticstradeWelfare
Why are some farmers still retaining PI animals?

Why are some farmers still retaining PI animals?

07 Apr 202114:30
Now in its sixth year, the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health BVD survey provides an interesting snapshot of how the UK is faring in its bid to control BVD. Katie Jones looks at the survey results.
BeefdairylivestockWelfare
Government ‘failed to address’ deficiencies in slaughterhouse network

Government ‘failed to address’ deficiencies in slaughterhouse network

06 Apr 202114:04
MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee have been told that the Government has ‘failed to address’ deficiencies in the abattoir network in its consultation on livestock transport.
Animal Health and WelfareBusinessLegislationlivestockPoliticsWelfare
Government to ask for views on religious slaughter in labelling consultation

Government to ask for views on religious slaughter in labelling consultation

30 Mar 202109:52
Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has confirmed Defra’s upcoming food labelling consultation will cover religious slaughter.
Animal Health and WelfareLegislationPoliticsWelfare
Poultry sector and retailers defend standards after Packham swipe

Poultry sector and retailers defend standards after Packham swipe

23 Mar 202118:00
Poultry sector chiefs have defended the high health and welfare standards on British farms after activist and TV presenter Chris Packham launched a petition calling on retailers to ’stop selling suffering’.
livestockpoultryWelfare
Tory MP calls on Government to adopt Bill banning sow farrowing crates

Tory MP calls on Government to adopt Bill banning sow farrowing crates

12 Mar 202111:08
Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, has called on the Government to adopt his Bill banning farrowing crates from 2027.
Animal Health and WelfareLegislationlivestockPigPoliticsWelfare
NFU 21: Temperature measures in transport consultation relate to poultry, says Eustice

NFU 21: Temperature measures in transport consultation relate to poultry, says Eustice

23 Feb 202114:20
Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the ventilation and temperature measures included in the livestock transport consultation were intended to support improvements in the poultry sector.
Animal Health and WelfareBusinessLegislationlivestockPoliticspoultryWelfare
Scottish Secretary ‘on industry’s side’ on Defra’s livestock transport consultation

Scottish Secretary ‘on industry’s side’ on Defra’s livestock transport consultation

17 Feb 202113:11
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack has said he is ‘on industry’s side’ when it comes to concerns about Defra’s livestock transport consultation.
Animal Health and WelfareLegislationlivestockPoliticsWelfare
Domestic cat contracts TB from badger vaccinated with BCG vaccine

Domestic cat contracts TB from badger vaccinated with BCG vaccine

16 Feb 202108:20
A domestic cat in Ireland contracted TB from a badger which had been vaccinated with the BCG vaccine.
Bovine TBlivestockWelfare
Arla to develop measure of dairy cow wellbeing

Arla to develop measure of dairy cow wellbeing

03 Feb 202110:45
Dairy Cooperative, Arla Foods is using sensor technology to develop an automated measurement of the mental wellbeing of dairy cows.
dairylivestockWelfare
Extent of milk losses experienced due to unseen BVD revealed

Extent of milk losses experienced due to unseen BVD revealed

01 Feb 202114:59
Farmers from all parts of the UK are reporting a positive impact on many areas of cattle health since embarking on BVD eradication programmes. And with the extension of funding for BVD Stamp it Out in England until June 2021, accompanied by a target of an additional 2,500 herds signing up, hopefully more farmers will see the benefits soon.
BeefdairylivestockWelfare
Lynx UK Trust to resubmit application

Lynx UK Trust to resubmit application

01 Feb 202107:17
Another application to release lynx in Kielder Forest in the Scottish Borders looks doubtful, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said. 
EnvironmentlivestockWelfare
Highland cow mauled to death in Rottweiler attack

Highland cow mauled to death in Rottweiler attack

11 Jan 202111:50
A pregnant Highland heifer was mauled to death by a Rottweiler dog which had got loose without its owners’ knowledge.
farm lifelivestockSheep worryingTake The LeadWelfare
Persistence pays off for Canadian dairy farm

Persistence pays off for Canadian dairy farm

14 Dec 202015:04
Over the last three years the Loewith family, of Summitholm Holsteins, has made three significant changes to its cow management strategy and reaped the benefits. Hannah Noble reports.
dairylivestockNutritionWelfare
Poultry flocks culled to tackle bird flu

Poultry flocks culled to tackle bird flu

11 Dec 202004:43
Bird flu has become an increasing concern around the world, leading to hundreds of thousands of birds being culled.
livestockpoultryWelfare
Eustice refuses to offer support for local abattoir network

Eustice refuses to offer support for local abattoir network

10 Dec 202009:52
Defra Secretary George Eustice has been accused of ‘missing the point’ on slaughterhouse investment, after he suggested no local abattoir network policy was needed to accommodate Government plans for shorter livestock journey
Animal Health and WelfareBeefBusinessFundingLegislationlivestockPigPoliticssheepWelfare
GB birds to enter 'lockdown' in bid to protect against Avian Influenza

GB birds to enter 'lockdown' in bid to protect against Avian Influenza

04 Dec 202015:30
New housing measures to help protect poultry and captive birds from Avian Influenza (AI) have been issued by the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales.
BusinesspoultryWelfare
Avian Influenza outbreak at farm will see 10,500 turkeys culled

Avian Influenza outbreak at farm will see 10,500 turkeys culled

30 Nov 202011:00
Approximately 10,500 birds will be culled following an outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) at a turkey fattening farm in North Yorkshire.
BusinessWelfare

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