The reintroduction of processed animal protein (PAP) into some livestock feed is on the cards, with Defra now considering ...

A shake up to livestock feed controls could improve food security and promote better competitiveness with the EU, according ...

A second type of the virus, D1.1, has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, US. A second type of bird flu H5N1 detected in ...

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and cows are a major source of it. A group of scientists is developing a proof of ...

The UK has introduced a ban on pigs, sheep and cattle imports from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the country.

A more dangerous strain of H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cattle for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture ...

Defra say these changes would enable investment in the insect protein sector, open new markets for renderers, and could help vary diets for livestock. This could be done without affecting the UK ...

The UK government said that as well as the import of live cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany being banned, products from those animals would also not be allowed into the UK. That includes fresh ...

A ban on pig, cattle and sheep imports to the UK from Germany has been triggered after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed. UK Ministers announced health certificates, which approve ...

Dr Christine Middlemiss, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, urged livestock keepers to remain vigilant for signs of the illness. Foot and mouth poses no risk to humans or food safety ...