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Unusual weather increases late liver fluke risk in livestock

A smorgasbord of odd weather events means sheep and cattle farmers should be wary of a late liver fluke challenge this season. Abattoir and post-mortem ....

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Rising bluetongue cases prompts 'urgent' meeting

More than 50 cases of Bluetongue have now been reported in the Norfolk and Kent area, prompting an ‘urgent’ open meeting with farmers and vets. ....

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Warning issued amid 'later than normal' liver fluke challenge

Last year's weather patterns have had a significant impact on the level and timing of the risk of liver fluke disease across the UK, experts warn. ....

Perth And Kinross , United Kingdom , Philip Skuce , John Graham Brown , Rebecca Mearns , Rudolf Reichel , Moredun Research Institute , National Animal Disease Information Service , Plant Health Agency , Sheep Veterinary Society , University Of Liverpool , Sustainable Control , Cattle Parasites Sustainable ,

Norfolk bluetongue meeting organised for farmers and vets

An urgent bluetongue meeting has been organised near Norwich to discuss Norfolk s growing number of disease cases with concerned livestock farmers… ....

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Bluetongue approaches 50 cases in UK since autumn outbreak

The number of bluetongue cases in the UK has continued to rise in early 2024, with control zones still in place Kent and Norfolk. There have been 45 cases ....

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