All poultry and captive birds on farms across Northern Ireland must now be kept indoors following the confirmation of new bird flu cases.

DSM-Firmenich, the manufacturer of the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, has responded to allegations from Danish farmers that the product is linked to recent cattle illnesses and deaths. 

New data gathered from 35 cattle farms located across Great Britain revealed that there are still key gaps in controlling calf scour – despite improvements in colostrum management and hydration practices.