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It's a disease in cattle that causes problems with export. As countries such as Northern Ireland act to eradicate it, an expert tells Farming Today that England and Wales must follow suit. Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, or BVD, can cause infertility, abortion and even death. With legislation also in place in Scotland, a Professor from the Royal Veterinary College says it's important other countries don't fall behind.

The UK could be exporting chicken feet to China by this time next year. The Northern Irish poultry processor, Moy Park, tells Farming Today the support from politicians means they're a step closer to being able to export tens of thousands of tonnes of fifth quarter products. A deal on pork products was announced a year ago after a visit by the then Farming Minister Jim Paice, but no trade has happened yet.

There's warnings that many young hedgehogs may not survive the winter because of an increase in serious parasite infestations. The Buckinghamshire based charity Tiggywinkles say they're looking after 300 young hoglets suffering with the infection.

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