Archive for the Disease Category

Bovine Genome Spells Future Farming Transformation

The unravelling of the Hereford Cow’s genome and the publication of its gene sequence could lead to serious transformation in future farming practices, scientists say. After a six year discovery, the cow genome has now joined the likes of humans, p.. Read More

Cattle, Disease, World Farming News | 12.24.09 | No Comments

Egyptian Pig Farmers Suffer From Swine Flu

The confusion over the severity, and possible spread, of Swine Flu continues. Depending on what papers or articles you read, which television coverage you watch or what you have seen through the internet, a multitude of conclusions can be drawn. Bu.. Read More

Animal Health and Welfare, Disease, Pigs, World Farming News | 05.16.09 | No Comments

Just How Much of a Swine Will This Flu Be?

The nation seems to be awash with Swine Flu this week. Well not literally, as yet, but it certainly seems to be occupying many minds, and be the top topic of conversations amongst the population. In fact the words ‘credit crunch’ seem to have b.. Read More

Animal Health and Welfare, Disease, Pigs, Uk Farming News | 05.3.09 | No Comments

Will the Bee’s Manage to Pull Through?

Farmers, agriculturists and scientists around the world are worried. They are worried about falling bee numbers, about a destructive virus sweeping through productive colonies, about losing the biggest resource to every crop grower in the world. With.. Read More

Bees, Disease, Farming Associations, Uk Farming News, World Farming News | 04.28.09 | No Comments

Busy Bees

Defra has announced major new funding into the protection and rejuvenation of the bee population. The joint project will mean that £10 Million will be made available, seemingly for research, and is a initiative between the Biotechnology and Biologi.. Read More

Animal Health and Welfare, Bees, Disease, Farming Associations, Uk Farming News | 04.22.09 | No Comments