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Dairy farmers switching from palm-derived calcium soap-based fats to a palm-free and chemical-free alternative can reduce their feed carbon footprint by saving up to 55 tonnes…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published its full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority in February, which outline…
The discovery of a strain of avian influenza in a sheep for the first time should be a reminder to sheep keepers of the importance of…
Integration strengthens biosecurity solutions for UK livestock farmers as disease threats grow
By Simon King
A growing threat from emerging and endemic diseases to UK livestock, coupled with targets to reduce antibiotic use, has led to the integration of two leading…
The recent launch of Northern Ireland’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP) has been met with disappointment from the country’s sheep farmers. The National Sheep Association (NSA) Northern…
NOAH has launched a new campaign, Use It Right, Treat Them Right, to support responsible use of anti-parasitic medicines for pets. This initiative highlights the importance…
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group is once again offering its invaluable Nematodirus Forecast to help farmers, vets and advisors identify when lambs…
This year’s National Equine Forum broke previous attendance records. More than 630 people attended the face-to-face event in Westminster, London, and a record 417 people watched…
Pets at Home looks to streamlines store management and places 2,500 roles into consultation
By Simon King
Pets at Home has entered consultation with 2,500 store staff as it moves to a three-tier management structure, which currently includes store, deputy and assistant managers.…
PATS 2025 is attracting an increasing number of new companies eager to showcase their product ranges to a bigger and wider audience of UK and international…
