The research has found that different Welsh regions contained genetically distinct strains of the bacterium, as well as new strains potentially linked to cattle movements from outside the country
RABDF chair Tim Downes said: "Bulk tank milk testing offers an opportunity to identify herds where infection may otherwise go undetected"
It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Scotland to follow strict biosecurity measures
The South Norfolk MP has said more needs to be done to prevent the disease
A major reduction of the Podehole herd of pedigree Beef Shorthorns on behalf of Charles, Sally and Harry Horrell, Peterborough, at Melton Mowbray topped at 20,000gns
On the latest episode of Farmers Guardian's For Flock's Sake, Harry Davies discusses taking on a 25-year Duchy of Cornwall tenancy, the financial realities behind his ambitious move and what happened when Prince William visited his farm
The project will begin vaccinating badgers in selected parts of Staffordshire, North Oxfordshire and Devon
UFU dairy chair warned dairy farmers were still dealing with ‘substantial increases' in production costs
Following the consultation, the Red Tractor standards across poultry, pigs, combinable crops, sugar beet and fresh produce will be introduced later next year
Natural capital, renewables, diversification and succession planning are reshaping the rural property market