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The benefits of weighing livestock regularly are well-documented and consistently underestimated by farmers who have not yet invested in a set of scales. Research shows that even experienced stockmen using...
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If you keep cattle in England, Scotland or Wales, cattle EID tagging becomes a legal requirement in January 2027. From that date, every bovine must carry an approved electronic identification...
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1 February 2026 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance around a premises near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset (AIV 2025/116), the 10km surveillance zone has been...
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22 January 2026 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around a premises near Claydon, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2025/108), the 3km protection zone has...
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12 January 2026 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/92), the surveillance zone has been revoked. 11 January...
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30 November 2025 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry unit at a second premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/117). A 3km protection zone...
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Bed bugs have become an increasingly common issue in both homes and commercial properties throughout the UK. These resilient insects are experts at hiding and can spread quickly once introduced....
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Discover the most common questions UK poultry farmers ask about on-farm biosecurity. Learn how to protect your flock from avian influenza, salmonella, and other poultry diseases with practical, legal, and...
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Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are a familiar sight in many parts of the UK. Introduced from North America in the late 19th/early 20th century, they're now widespread in woodland, suburban...
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Blue Tongue Disease (BTD) is a serious notifiable viral disease that primarily affects sheep but can also infect other ruminants like cattle, deer, and goats. While it is not transmissible...
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Introduction Setting up a squirrel trap can feel straightforward at first, but many homeowners quickly discover that there is more to it than simply placing a trap and waiting. Effective...
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Introduction Grey squirrels may look harmless, but they are among the most destructive pests in the UK. They chew through electrical wiring, damage timber beams, and strip bark from trees....
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Introduction When squirrels invade your loft or garden, you have two main choices. You can hire a professional pest control company, or you can buy traps and deal with the...
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One of the most common questions UK farmers, horse owners, and smallholders ask is: "Do I need to put up warning signs on my electric fence?" The answer is simple: yes,...
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Electric fencing is one of the simplest ways to manage livestock in the UK. It's quick to install, cost-effective, and far less intrusive than traditional post-and-rail. But if you're putting...
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