‘Badger cull extension vital in fight for TB free England’, says CLA
The Association said the move is crucial for the protection of the agricultural industry. CLA Harry Cotterell said: “Natural England’s decision to extend the badger cull, based on expert scientific advice, is necessary if we are to eradicate bTB. “The disease is devastating to the agricultural industry, affecting thousands of cattle each year and destroying […]
‘Extending the badger cull is the right thing to do’, says CLA
The Association said the move highlighted Mr Paterson’s undoubted commitment to eradicating England of bovine TB. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “It is absolutely right that Mr Paterson is considering extending the pilot badger cull in Gloucestershire, which has proved to be safe and humane. “This area was always a testing ground to establish an […]
Time to focus on what works – wildlife charity makes plea to farmers as btb rates continue to fall
The number of cattle slaughtered because of bovine TB (bTB) in Britain so far this year has fallen by over 7% on last year – with the drop coming BEFORE the badger cull started. There has also been a reduction of over 5% in new herd incidents, suggesting that measures other than culling, such […]
Badger Cull – Farmer Admits: ‘We’ve Been Gassing Badgers Illegally’
A Somerset farmer has admitted that he and others have been gassing badgers illegally, according to a Sky News report. The report, airing tonight, recorded the confession while putting together a story on the badger cull. The implication is that farmers on at least 14 farms in the South West have been taking the law […]
Optivite takes roadshow to Malaysia
In conjunction with its Malaysian distributor Peterlabs, Optivite hosted a seminar at Subang Jaya close to Kuala Lumpur. The seminar covered the use of mycotoxin binders and the benefits of incorporating a concentrated omega-3 fatty acid supplement in poultry feed. “There is a good awareness in Malaysia of the importance of using mycotoxin binders,” explained […]
Paterson right to back cull extensions in TB fight, says CLA
Mr Paterson said the Somerset cull had managed to eliminate three-fifths of badgers in Somerset area making a major and effective contribution to the fight against bovine TB in the county. He added that applications for a short time extension had been received by Natural England for Somerset and Gloucestershire. CLA Deputy President Henry Robinson […]
Live export checks failing
The RSPCA is calling on the government to follow its own guidance on the export of live farm animals after new information revealed welfare checks apparently not being carried out in line with government commitments. Nine months ago Animal Welfare Minister David Heath MP changed the welfare checks required to export live animals to the […]
The contribution of local animal populations to human drug-resistant Salmonella infections may previously have been overstated
A new study has shown that, contrary to popular belief, local domestic animals are unlikely to be the major source of antibiotic resistant Salmonella in humans. The result comes from a detailed study of DNA from more than 370 Salmonella samples collected over a 22-year period. By studying the genetic variation in the Salmonella bacteria […]
‘One Health’ approach key to tackling antibiotic resistance, say vets
The Strategy follows the UK Chief Medical Officer’s report in March 2013 which highlighted the significant scale of the threat of antimicrobial resistance, and has been published jointly by Defra, the Department of Health, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive. The Strategy sets out three strategic aims and outlines seven key areas […]
