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Mind Your Head 2024 puts spotlight on farmers' mental health

WEBA study by Farm Safety Foundation released today (12 February) has revealed that poor mental health among farmers and agricultural workers is of growing …

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Farmers given new funding to tackle endemic livestock diseases

WEBThe government has announced new funding for farmers to tackle bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and a range of health conditions in sheep. At the recent Farm to …

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New vaccine launched to improve control of bovine respiratory …

WEBBovilis Nasalgen-C is an intranasal live vaccine that reduces clinical signs of upper respiratory tract disease and nasal viral shedding from infection with BCoV. MSD …

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Experts slam government for 'neglecting' farmers' mental health

WEBThe mental health of farmers and other rural workers is being 'neglected' and more investment is needed for bespoke support, experts say. The British Association for …

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Covid-19 'the tip of the iceberg' for farmers' mental health

WEBFarmers' mental health was already at a critical point prior to the pandemic, which only widened existing cracks in support, according to new research. While Covid …

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Mental health support for farmers needs 'radical overhaul'

WEBMental health charities are struggling with funding and with the trauma of helping farmers through difficult times. Academics are now calling on policymakers to …

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RSABI rolls out new app offering free mental health advice to …

WEBA new mental health care app designed for farmers in mind will now be rolled out to a wider audience following a 12-month pilot project. During the past year, …

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Proactive health planning is 'key to herd peformance'

WEBHerd health status should be discussed with your vet who will be able to plan with you surveillance strategies and plans to protect the health of the herd, if no …

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World Mental Health Day: Government urged to increase rural …

WEBThe 2023 campaign, taking place on Tuesday (10 October), is ‘mental health is a universal human right', meaning everybody has a right to the highest attainable …

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New sheep monitoring schemes aim to reduce risk of disease

WEBFarmers have welcomed the launch of two new sheep disease monitoring schemes by Scotland’s Rural College’s Premium Sheep and Goat Health Scheme. …

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Subsidised blood testing scheme FlockCheck now available

WEBThis year's FlockCheck diagnostic service has launched, allowing sheep farmers to blood test their flock for exposure to toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion. …

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Waitrose introduces 'omega 3 enriched chicken' to tackle UK's low

WEBOptimum health benefits are obtained from a daily intake of 250mg of omega 3 fatt­y acids as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. Despite leading …

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Funding for yearly vet visits under new UK agriculture policy

WEB5 July 2021 | by FarmingUK Team | Animal Health, Politics, News. Government has confirmed funding for yearly vet visits as part of the UK's new UK agriculture policy. …

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Charity RSABI rolls out mental wellbeing app to young farmers

WEBRSABI is working with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC) to trial Thrive Mental Wellbeing app in three of its clubs across Scotland. The …

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Prince William unveils new mental health strategy for tenant …

WEBPrince William has launched a new mental health strategy for Duchy of Cornwall tenants, with a specific focus on farmers. The strategy, developed over the …

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Young farmers rank poor mental health as 'one of biggest hidden

WEBThe sixth Mind Your Head campaign launches today to illustrate action being taken to break down mental health barriers in agriculture. Nearly all farmers under the …

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Subsidised blood testing scheme available for sheep farmers

WEBFarmers interested in taking advantage of the diagnostic service are being told to contact their local practice. This year’s FlockCheck scheme commenced on 1 …

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Competition launches to champion farmers leading the way with …

WEBAn annual competition which aims to champion farmers who lead the way in improving soil health has launched for 2024. The Soil Farmer of the Year 2024 …

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FarmingUK We are Farming Minds

WEBWe Are Farming Minds is a registered charity, set up to help raise mental health awareness in the rural communities of Herefordshire and support the wellbeing of farmers across …

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Farming Connect: Improving and ensuring lamb survival

WEBImproving lamb vigour will help to develop the maternal bond. To give the ewe and lamb plenty of time to develop a bond, the ewe should also want to stay in the …

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MPs call for new regulations to combat soil degradation by 2035

WEBMPs are calling for a regulatory framework to be introduced by 2035 to focus on preventing soil degradation and contamination across agriculture. The cross-party …

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Preventing or controlling ill health from animal contact at …

WEBHSE information sheet. This supplement to AIS23 Preventing or controlling ill health from animal contact at visitor attractions advises teachers and others who organise visits by …

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