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Sheep keepers not already recording animal movements online are being encouraged to do so

²ÝÁñÉçÇø in Suffolk have said they are dealing with 'severe economic losses' due to current restrictions on the movement of livestock

“We appreciate the impact restrictions can have on farmers. We are committed to working with everyone affected"

Genetics has a bigger role to play in lameness incidence than previously thought, said Prof Georgios Oikonomou, who discussed a research project looking at this topic during one of the day's seminars

The University of Exeter said intensive agriculture could contribute to emerging infectious disease risks in the future

"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"

An analysis of somatic cell count (SCC) figures from 400 recorded herds has revealed that fewer than 8% of cows showed signs of mastitis infection in the top-performing sector, says vet, Dr Tom Chamberlain

Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend

APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)

"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"