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Atlantic Weather Brings Relief to Rural England
Much-needed rain has fallen in rural England, benefiting agriculture and replenishing water supplies, though concerns remain about water scarcity in some areas.
Atlantic Weather Brings Relief to Rural England
Much-needed rain has fallen in rural England, benefiting agriculture and replenishing water supplies, though concerns remain about water scarcity in some areas.
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8% Bias Score
First US Case of Travel-Related New World Screwworm
A Maryland resident contracted a travel-associated New World screwworm infection after returning from El Salvador; this is the first such US case linked to a Central American outbreak that began in early 2023, prompting a US government response involving sterile fly production and enhanced surveilla...
First US Case of Travel-Related New World Screwworm
A Maryland resident contracted a travel-associated New World screwworm infection after returning from El Salvador; this is the first such US case linked to a Central American outbreak that began in early 2023, prompting a US government response involving sterile fly production and enhanced surveilla...
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36% Bias Score
Hundreds of Thousands of Livestock Lost in Australian Floods
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and subsequent flooding in Queensland and New South Wales resulted in an estimated hundreds of thousands of livestock deaths due to starvation, exposure, and disease, impacting farmers' livelihoods and mental health, and straining the rural veterinary workforce.
Hundreds of Thousands of Livestock Lost in Australian Floods
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and subsequent flooding in Queensland and New South Wales resulted in an estimated hundreds of thousands of livestock deaths due to starvation, exposure, and disease, impacting farmers' livelihoods and mental health, and straining the rural veterinary workforce.
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32% Bias Score
72% of Northumberland Residents Support Lynx Reintroduction
A Missing Lynx Project consultation found 72% of Northumberland residents support reintroducing lynx, extinct for 800 years, with plans to release around 20 into Kielder forest to grow a population of about 50; however, concerns remain about the impact on livestock.
72% of Northumberland Residents Support Lynx Reintroduction
A Missing Lynx Project consultation found 72% of Northumberland residents support reintroducing lynx, extinct for 800 years, with plans to release around 20 into Kielder forest to grow a population of about 50; however, concerns remain about the impact on livestock.
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40% Bias Score
Bluetongue Vaccine Scepticism Threatens Welsh Livestock
Bluetongue virus cases near the Wales-England border have prompted concerns as less than 1% of Wales' eight million sheep are vaccinated, despite the potential for a 'catastrophic' impact on the agricultural sector.
Bluetongue Vaccine Scepticism Threatens Welsh Livestock
Bluetongue virus cases near the Wales-England border have prompted concerns as less than 1% of Wales' eight million sheep are vaccinated, despite the potential for a 'catastrophic' impact on the agricultural sector.
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48% Bias Score
Thuringia Funds Endangered Livestock Breeds
The Thuringian government provides €270,000-€320,000 annually to support 21 endangered livestock breeds, including the Merinolangwollschaf, Rhönschaf, and Thüringer Wald Ziege, through the Thuringian Animal Welfare Directive, aiming to preserve genetic diversity and cultural landscapes.
Thuringia Funds Endangered Livestock Breeds
The Thuringian government provides €270,000-€320,000 annually to support 21 endangered livestock breeds, including the Merinolangwollschaf, Rhönschaf, and Thüringer Wald Ziege, through the Thuringian Animal Welfare Directive, aiming to preserve genetic diversity and cultural landscapes.
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20% Bias Score
Outbreak of New World Screwworm in Central America
An uncontrolled outbreak of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is affecting livestock and humans in Central America, causing significant economic losses and health concerns.
Outbreak of New World Screwworm in Central America
An uncontrolled outbreak of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is affecting livestock and humans in Central America, causing significant economic losses and health concerns.
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16% Bias Score
Wales Eases Bluetongue Virus Restrictions on Livestock Trade
Starting Monday, Wales will ease bluetongue virus restrictions, allowing vaccinated livestock to be sold in English markets within 12 miles of the border; however, unvaccinated animals and those from England remain restricted, impacting prices and trade.
Wales Eases Bluetongue Virus Restrictions on Livestock Trade
Starting Monday, Wales will ease bluetongue virus restrictions, allowing vaccinated livestock to be sold in English markets within 12 miles of the border; however, unvaccinated animals and those from England remain restricted, impacting prices and trade.
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36% Bias Score
Schmallenberg Virus Outbreak in Brittany Prompts Widespread Vaccination Efforts
An outbreak of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Brittany, France, between June 1st and August 7th, has resulted in approximately 3,500 reported cases in sheep and cattle, exceeding last year's numbers by a third, prompting widespread vaccination efforts despite concerns about low vaccination coverage.
Schmallenberg Virus Outbreak in Brittany Prompts Widespread Vaccination Efforts
An outbreak of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Brittany, France, between June 1st and August 7th, has resulted in approximately 3,500 reported cases in sheep and cattle, exceeding last year's numbers by a third, prompting widespread vaccination efforts despite concerns about low vaccination coverage.
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28% Bias Score
Australia Develops World-First mRNA Vaccine to Protect \$80 Billion Beef Industry
NSW scientists created a world-first mRNA vaccine protecting cows from foot-and-mouth disease, costing \$2.5 million, unlike conventional vaccines that risk accidental outbreaks; this safeguards Australia's \$80 billion beef export industry, with potential rollout within a week of an outbreak.
Australia Develops World-First mRNA Vaccine to Protect \$80 Billion Beef Industry
NSW scientists created a world-first mRNA vaccine protecting cows from foot-and-mouth disease, costing \$2.5 million, unlike conventional vaccines that risk accidental outbreaks; this safeguards Australia's \$80 billion beef export industry, with potential rollout within a week of an outbreak.
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48% Bias Score
Screwworm Fly Infestation Threatens US Livestock
Since early 2023, a New World screwworm fly infestation, causing over 35,000 cases (mostly cattle), has spread from Central America to Southern Mexico, threatening US livestock; the US plans to build a "fly factory" to mass-produce sterile male flies to combat it.
Screwworm Fly Infestation Threatens US Livestock
Since early 2023, a New World screwworm fly infestation, causing over 35,000 cases (mostly cattle), has spread from Central America to Southern Mexico, threatening US livestock; the US plans to build a "fly factory" to mass-produce sterile male flies to combat it.
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44% Bias Score
Morocco Urges Forgoing Sacrificial Animals Amidst Severe Drought
Due to a six-year drought causing a 38% decrease in livestock since 2016 and record high red meat prices, Morocco's King Mohammed VI urged citizens to forgo sacrificial animals this Eid al-Adha to protect the national herd, mirroring similar decisions made during times of crisis in 1963, 1981 and 19...
Morocco Urges Forgoing Sacrificial Animals Amidst Severe Drought
Due to a six-year drought causing a 38% decrease in livestock since 2016 and record high red meat prices, Morocco's King Mohammed VI urged citizens to forgo sacrificial animals this Eid al-Adha to protect the national herd, mirroring similar decisions made during times of crisis in 1963, 1981 and 19...
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48% Bias Score
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