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Poultry keepers urged to remain vigilant as bird-flu measures lifted

Friday, May 14, 2021 Emily Damment
The Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is due to be lifted from midday tomorrow (Saturday 15 May). Credit: jarun011/Getty

Avian Influenza update – Poultry keepers advised to remain vigilant as heightened biosecurity measures lifted as of May 15th

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NSA and RSPCA unite to raise public awareness of sheep worrying by dogs

Friday, May 7, 2021 Emily Damment
Sheep worrying incidents have increased since the panedemic as greater numbers of walkers take to the countryside with their dogs in tow Credit: peplow/Getty

NSA and RSPCA join forces to highlight devastation caused by sheep worrying as we reach the traditional peak time for reported cases

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Food writers targeted in a bid to alter Brits’ large egg obsession

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Emily Damment
Brits' obsession with large and extra large eggs is putting hen welfare at risk; food writers have been asked to think differently about size when writing their recipes Credit: igorartmd/Getty

Brits’ obsession with large eggs is putting the welfare of hens at risk; The British Hen Welfare Trust wants food writers to help!

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Monday, April 26, 2021 Emily Damment
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Kim Stoddart is offering 3 readers the chance to win one of her new virtual - but still interactive - growing courses

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Charity launches appeal to assist female smallholders in Nepal

Monday, April 12, 2021 Emily Damment
Phase Worldwide has launched its Start Strong UK Aid Match Appeal, which is raising money to support 1,000 women and their children in Nepal, with a focus on small-scale farming

Phase Worldwide’s Start Strong UK Aid Match Appeal raises money to support women & their children small-scale farming in Nepal

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