Bluetongue confirmed in five cows in Kent
27th November 2023
Farmers urged to be vigilant as further cases identified through additional surveillance.
Parasites guide updated to reflect changing approaches
21st November 2023
The Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group has published its latest technical guide, which reflects significant changes in approaches.
Bluetongue hotline launches for farmers
21st November 2023
Farmers in and around the Temporary Control Zone (TCZ), can now access and call a dedicated bluetongue hotline to get advice or ask questions linked to the current situation.
BRD control should be re-evaluated on farm, research suggests
17th November 2023
The first specific vaccine for protecting cattle against respiratory coronavirus will soon be available to UK farmers, and follows recent research suggesting BCoV plays a bigger role in BRD than previously accepted. Sarah Kidby reports.
Bluetongue: Temporary control zone advice for farmers
17th November 2023
After the first case of the new emerging bluetongue strain (BTV-3) was confirmed in England, a temporary control zone (TCZ) has been implemented. The Ruminant Health & Welfare group has put together some guidance.
First case of new bluetongue strain confirmed in England
13th November 2023
Farmers are being urged to purchase livestock from responsible sources and be vigilant for signs of disease, as BTV-3 is confirmed at a farm in Kent.
Avian flu risk reduced to medium
9th November 2023
Defra has downgraded the risk of HPAI H5 in wild birds, after a reduction in the number of findings.
“Underestimated” disease could be to blame for fertility issues
6th November 2023
Farmers experiencing a range of fertility issues in their dairy herds are being told to test for Q fever, as data from a recent study reveals 50% of herds tested were positive for the disease.
Lambs and cattle suffering high worm burdens this season
2nd November 2023
Mild weather at the start of autumn prolonged the parasite breeding season, warned Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortem.
Healthy rumen, healthy profits
30th October 2023
As the weather turns, stock is being housed and winter rations formulated. Extra attention should be given to a smooth transition to reduce the risk of acidosis and the associated poor performance, experts say.
Avian flu: Top scientists share new insights
20th October 2023
Scientists have made new discoveries on airborne spread of AI, and revealed Northern Gannets and Shag are showing signs of developing immunity to avian influenza, according to research published todayscien (20th October).
New training videos on cattle mobility
17th October 2023
Ceva has launched a step-by-step cattle mobility guide and a series of mobility improvement training videos, to help promote best practice in the management of dairy cattle lameness.
