Regular reviews of hygiene protocols and procedures are advised on pig and poultry units to ensure optimal biosecurity
NFU livestock board chair David Barton said: "We are incredibly disappointed to hear that some farmers in the Restricted Zone are being unfairly penalised by having deductions taken from some processors in the supply chain"
Northern Ireland’s MV-free status could be under threat as a result of a proposal to withdraw DAERA funding to facilitate MV testing
Making use of the latest technology to maximise genetic progress is key to the success of the Blenkhorn family’s pedigree herd
Huntaways were able to compete for the first time in the UK at a working dog field day and trial, held in Wooler, Northumberland
In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards
The TB24c licence will authorise the general movement of bovine animals to a licensed slaughterhouse, allowing bTB-restricted keepers to send cattle either directly or through an approved bTB slaughter gathering to an approved slaughterhouse in England and Wales
Previous surveys by Quality Meat Scotland have never recorded a value above £100 million
A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production
A new test for malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is now available from the Agri-food and biosciences Institute