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More than four in 10 farmers still don’t have adequate fast and reliable broadband in order to run a modern-day farming business, according to a new NFU survey.
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Preventative treatment is only justified in individuals that have a significant risk of disease, such as triplets or very small lambs, Dr Lovatt insisted, who added that while the practice of treating large numbers of healthy lambs is now less common, not a single flock should be using this approach.
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McDonald’s UK and PCF are inviting dairy and livestock farmers in England to attend their latest webinar, delivered by Kite Consultants, on ‘Agricultural Transition – getting ready for change’.
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Sheep worrying incidents have increased since the panedemic as greater numbers of walkers take to the countryside with their dogs in tow
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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Review of the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations (WATOK), but called on the government to commit to making the improvements outlined in the report.

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Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind

Saturday, February 27, 2021 Emily Damment

Over 4 in 10 farmers still do not have adequately fast or reliable broadband, preventing them from running modern day farming businesses

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Poll shows fewer farmers routinely giving antibiotics to newborn lambs

Thursday, February 25, 2021 Emily Damment

Sheep specialist, Dr Fiona Lovatt, assured farmers that with good management most lambs should be at low risk of watery mouth & other diseases

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McDonald’s UK and The Prince’s Countryside Fund invite farmers to get Ready for Change

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Emily Damment

McDonald’s UK and PCF are inviting dairy and livestock farmers in England to attend their latest webinar, delivered by Kite Consultants, on ‘Agricultural Transition – getting ready for change’

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Survey launches to assess shocking impact of sheep worrying by dogs

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Emily Damment

National Sheep Association (NSA) launches survey to gain further insight on the shocking impact of sheep worrying by dogs

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Government ‘must commit to improving welfare of animals at slaughter’, say vets

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Emily Damment

“It’s clear there is room for improvement... [and] we’re concerned that the publication of the review did not include a commitment to action”

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Monday, January 4, 2021 Emily Damment

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