Maximising calf health this spring

Experts shared their advice for optimising calf health through vaccination and housing space during a recent Teagasc webinar.

Take care when rotating liver fluke products, experts warn

SCOPS and COWS have offered advice on using the very limited number of products available for treating liver fluke.

Avian flu prevention zone now in force across Wales

Welsh poultry farmers urged not to be complacent as AIPZ introduced in response to the growing threat of avian flu.

Don’t overlook calf hygiene in fight against scours

Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their youngstock.

Details released on human case of avian flu in England 

The infection was acquired on a farm, where the person had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds.

New report shows “devastating” human cost of bovine TB

Farmers reported fear, depression, sleepless nights and persistent anger, as well as a deep sense of loss of control.

UK enters seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus 

The UK’s chief veterinary officer has just announced that the UK is now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus. 

Foot-and-mouth disease: Meat industry calls for total ban on personal imports of meat products

UK meat industry bosses have issued an urgent call for the government to implement a comprehensive ban on all personal imports of meat products derived from pigs and ruminants following the news of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany.

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: UK bans livestock imports from Germany

The UK government has announced a ban on cattle, pig and sheep imports from Germany following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the country.

Foot and mouth disease outbreak confirmed in Germany

A highly contagious foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in Germany. This is the first outbreak of the disease in the country since 1988.

Revolutionary product offers greater navel protection than iodine, study shows 

An innovative navel protection solution offers reduced mortality and heavier lamb weights compared to traditional iodine treatment.

Top tips for managing Lameness

Provita Eurotech Ltd’s independent veterinary consultant Dr TB Barragry offers advice on foot hygiene and foot bathing, to get DD under control.

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