UK
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UK watchdogs raise alarm over ‘free-range’ poultry kept indoors
Ordinarily, free-range standards require that birds have “continuous daytime access to open-air runs” for at least half their lifetime.
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Algae partnership targets sustainable omega-3s for aquaculture
Unlike fish oil, which depends on harvesting wild fish, algae can be cultivated in controlled indoor fermentation systems using renewable energy.
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Scientists create gene-edited pigs resistant to classical swine fever
Though eradicated from the UK in 1966, sporadic outbreaks have continued, leading to the culling of tens of thousands of pigs.
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Volac Wilmar unveils upgraded ROI tool to boost dairy farm profitability
The ROI Calculator 2.0 is available free of charge online, providing a data-driven approach for farmers seeking to strengthen their feeding strategies.
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Smarter collaboration at the heart of new GALVmed CEO’s vision
Dr Muraguri, the new CEO, is the first African to lead GALVmed in its 18-year history.
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Tuberculosis vaccine research aims to boost livestock immunity
The findings could reduce livestock dependence on antibiotics, improve animal welfare, and lower agriculture’s environmental footprint.
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BioMar, Cefetra partner to cut emissions in aquaculture feed
Over 80% of fish-related emissions are tied to feed and raw material sourcing and reducing these impacts has become a pressing challenge for the sector.
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Merck scraps London Research Hub to focus on U.S. investments
USA – Merck, the U.S.-based player in human and animal health, has announced plans to shut down its research operations in London, citing the UK’s…
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Azelis brings BEWITAL agri’s rumen-protected amino acids to UK, Ireland
These products provide dairy farmers with access to precision nutrition solutions designed to maintain high-performance herds.
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UK Government unveils framework to bolster veterinary vaccine supply
Officials hope the framework will strengthen resilience against animal disease threats while maintaining public confidence in vaccine effectiveness.
