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NewsAvian influenza identified in poultry and wild birds in Wrexham County Borough
Chief veterinary officer for Wales Christianne Glossop confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 in poultry and wild birds at a premises in the Wrexham County Borough area.According to the Welsh government, temporary disease control zones of 3km and 10km have been imposed around the small infected poultry premises, to ...
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NewsNPA reacts to PM’s comments on potential pig cull
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that Boris Johnson “played down the prospect of an on-farm welfare cull” during his interview with Andrew Marr on Sunday morning.Responding to Marr’s comment that more than 120,000 pigs would need to be killed and incinerated if there is “no answer” to the ...
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NewsUK CO2 shortages "could cancel Christmas", says Bernard Matthews boss
Bernard Matthews boss Ranjit Singh Boparan has voiced concerns over the current gas shortages, warning that the crisis could jeopardise food supplies unless the government intervenes.The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has also spoken out about the current CO2 shortages, warning of massive disruption to the supply chain when stocks ...
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NewsGovernment pushes back border controls timetable
A new timetable has been published by the UK government that details plans for introducing full import controls for goods being imported from the EU to the UK.According to guidance published on the government's website, a revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new controls that will ...
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NewsNew welfare rules for animals in transit to abattoirs welcomed
The Sustainable Food Trust is among those welcoming new animal welfare measures announced by the UK government, but also calls for more 'local' abattoirs.Higher welfare standards proposed for farm animals being transported include:Introducing shorter maximum journey times for live animals – between four and 24 hours depending on the species ...
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NewsEville & Jones appoints Jane Downes as veterinary advisor
Veterinary inspection services provider Eville & Jones has announced the appointment of Jane Downes BVSc MRCVS as veterinary advisor to the Board. In the newly created role at the company, which provides official veterinary inspections at meat production premises, Downes will report directly to the Board and also work closely ...
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NewsGRSB commits to cut global warming impact of beef by 2030
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has launched its worldwide sustainability goals, with the aim of reducing the net global warming impact of beef by 30% over the next decade. GRSB is a global network of people and organisations looking to drive progress in sustainable beef. In Europe, members ...
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NewsNSA warns of 'damaging consequences' of Australia FTA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says there is still time for the UK Government to ensure the Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) avoids causing market disruption and undermining animal health and welfare standards.Without proper scrutiny into the terms of the Australia FTA, damaging consequences for the UK sheep industry will ...
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NewsWarning that Brexit labour crisis likely to slow meat production
Members of leading trade organisations are warning that unless things improve, the Brexit labour crisis means they will have to start slowing down production.For abattoirs this will mean delay taking livestock off farms, which has the potential to create animal welfare issues.The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) CEO, Nick Allen, ...
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NewsBritish public believe food imports should match UK standards, says survey
A survey has suggested that 77% of British people believe imported food should meet the same environmental and animal welfare standards as that produced in the UK.The poll was carried out by ComRes on behalf of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists (BGAJ), as the UK government's Free Trade Agreement ...
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NewsNFU responds to Action Plan for animal welfare
The government has announced a series of animal welfare policy measures in its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, many of which directly affect British farmers.MInette Batters NFU president.Responding to the plan, NFU president, Minette Batters said: “British farmers are proud to have some of the highest standards of animal welfare ...
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