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Cattle & TB testing from 6th April

As we approach 6th April I thought it would be a good idea to do a note on on what will be happening with post-movement testing and give you some links to further information… info taken from gov.uk, you can access more info here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-cattle-measures-to-help-deliver-tb-freedom-in-england From 6 April 2016, new legislation will require farmers in the Low Risk Area of England to arrange for post-movement … Continue reading Cattle & TB testing from 6th April

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Bluetongue vaccine now available for farmers in Britain

As combines start rolling this week (near us anyway!) in the heat wave, I have another livestock update for you. The Bluetongue vaccine is now available for farmers in Britain which is really good news and good timing as there is a high risk of outbreak at the end of the summer. Information below taken from: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bluetongue-vaccine-now-available-for-farmers-in-britain where you can find more information. There is also … Continue reading Bluetongue vaccine now available for farmers in Britain

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Livestock, Updates

Info on the Simplification of Livestock Movements

The simplification of livestock movements will be a relief to many, I think we’d all like some simpler systems! The information below is taken directly from the Farming Advice newsletter, which you can read in full here: http://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/events/assets/Uploads/Newsletters/FAS-news-JULY16final.pdf This is a great newsletter which I recommend you sign up to, you can also sign up for text alerts which helpfully text you the cross compliance key dates close to … Continue reading Info on the Simplification of Livestock Movements

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Guidance on the design and construction of livestock manure and silage storage infrastructure

Hope you had a good time at LAMMA this week if you went, I had a really good (if not chilly) day on Wednesday! Bit of a different topic on the blog today- but I saw this had been published and thought it was interesting, so thought it might be of interest to some of you too! CIRIA (the Construction Industry Research and Information Association) … Continue reading Guidance on the design and construction of livestock manure and silage storage infrastructure

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Bovine TB- Badger vaccination scheme and changes to testing requirements in non-grazing AFUs

You may have noticed information in the press (or if you follow my twitter feed) about the most recent Badger vaccination scheme, DEFRA has published two Bovine TB Information Notes which are detailed below: Badger Vaccination Scheme 2013 You can access the full details in the DEFRA booklet here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/203305/pb13937-tb-info-20130524.pdf  What DEFRA say about the scheme: The increasing interest in badger vaccination against TB has prompted … Continue reading Bovine TB- Badger vaccination scheme and changes to testing requirements in non-grazing AFUs

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Archive page added to Blonde Ag Advisor…

I have created an archive page on my blog to store posts under topical headings, so if there is something that you’re looking for, it will be easier to find. I have set it up so that the links are date order under each section, the latest being at the top. The topic headings are: Tenancies Licences & Agreements Planning & Development Compulsory Purchase & … Continue reading Archive page added to Blonde Ag Advisor…

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