‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FUW calls for more transparency on TB impact in North Pembrokeshire
Almost four years after biosecurity visits were first instigated in the area, and more than three years after a raft of extra cattle testing and controls were introduced as part of a programme which was originally to have comprised badger culling, information about the impact of the measures has been “sparse to say the least”, […]
Badger cull farmers to remain anonymous
Farmers involved in the badger cull will not be named and shamed by the RSPCA as a result of an investigation by the Charity Commission, following a detailed complaint made by the NFU. The NFU raised a number of concerns with the Charity Commission about the RSPCA’s campaigns on the badger cull and its activities […]
A shot in the dark – badger cull ‘lottery’ starts amid accusations of deceit, negligence and incompetence
International wildlife charity Care for the Wild has slammed the decision to go ahead with the cull, which is based on scientific evidence which actually summarises that culling badgers can have ‘no meaningful impact on the disease’. Philip Mansbridge, CEO of Care for the Wild, said: “This cull is literally a shot in the dark. […]
Are TB rates in cattle still trending downwards?
Figures released today by Defra showed that the rate of bovineTB (bTB) in cattle is continuing to trend downwards, although this was not mentioned in the department’s media release. Defra’s official announcement showed that between January and May 2013,15,250 cattle were compulsorily slaughtered in Great Britain due to bovine TB. Farming minister David Heath said: […]
