Horsemeat: learning the lessons of an avoidable crisis
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Schmallenberg vaccine due in UK this summer
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A vaccine to tackle the problems of the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) is due to become available to UK farmers this summer, to protect sheep and cattle from the complications caused. Related news |
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UK pork producer in good growth despite challenges
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