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Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

Welsh livestock owner fined more than £16,000 as inspectors find lame animals and maggot-infested carcass

A new UK trial testing avian influenza vaccines in turkeys aims to protect poultry from H5N1. Scientists say reducing the virus in birds may also help lower the risk of a future human pandemic

Farmers thanked for their role in driving out prominent potato pest

Large poultry premises in Lanarkshire takes Great Britain avian influenza total to 40

Understanding why vets leave the industry is key to retaining staff says Defra

FSA and APHA launch investigation into 'potential' link to feed product

Orkney and Shetland Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael has urged farmers to protect livestock following new Scottish movement rules