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When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
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When and how to replace lost or damaged tags and what to record in your holding register.
The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
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Monthly UK statistics on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
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