Will a warmer climate bring with it new insect and tick-borne diseases? Scientists hope a project announced today will give them a clearer picture of the risks. read more..
The EU Commission has said that the decline in BSE could lead to a relaxation of TSE restrictions. The NFU believes that the 'time has come' for changes based on sound science. read more..
A compromise has been struck at European level which should safeguard a significant number of rodenticides. read more..
The European Commission has reclassified Great Britain’s bluetongue status, in a move seen as a 'crucial step' towards BTV-free status by the JAB industry group. read more..
Bleeding Calf Syndrome, a new and emerging disease of young calves, is still causing concern amongst cattle farmers. This article provides an update on the number of cases, potential causes of disease and the actions which a farmer should take if he is concerned about the health of his own youngstock. read more..
NFU have endorsed the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) manual, a joint initiative between DairyCo and EBLEX to provide best practice guidelines to control endoparasites in cattle whilst reducing the risk of anthelmintic resistance developing in the cattle endoparasite populations. COWS is based on the SCOPS principles, already supported by NFU. read more..
We’ve responded to a Defra consultation on how the UK will meet new EU pesticides rules. read more..
Read our response to the consultation on the Draft Animal Health Bill, which includes controversial proposals for 'cost sharing'. read more..
The European Commission published a working document on antimicrobial resistance which posed discussion points and questions on how to mitigate against this concerning issue. NFU led the UK industry response through its association with RUMA. read more..
Crops plans could send crucial message about use of voluntary measures elsewhere, says NFU. read more..
Acceptance of GM and other technologies linked to knowledge. read more..
The NFU is encouraging members to make their voices heard as Defra looks at how it will implement new EU rules on pesticides. read more..
Bleeding Calf Syndrome was first diagnosed in Britain in April 2009. The following article provides an update, including a list of symptoms. read more..
Cattle keepers wishing to send cattle from England and Wales to Scotland must familiarise themselves with new TB controls. read more..
Analysis of the bTB statistics for January to October 2009. read more..
Suggestion taxpayers’ money is better spent on compensation rather than eradication ‘an insult to the farming community’. read more..
The NFU says it remains completely and fundamentally opposed to any costs being transferred to livestock farmers for dealing with disease outbreaks. read more..
Change in the air for funding of agriculture and horticulture research read more..