UK sheep flock at risk from vaccine crisis, NSA warns
31st July 2023
Vital vaccines for sheep and beef have become scarce during the past three years due to disruptions to animal vaccine supplies.
Bovine coronavirus ‘needs to be taken more seriously’ by industry, data suggests
27th July 2023
Livestock farmers are being urged to consider vaccinating against bovine coronavirus (BCoV) as recent studies have identified the pathogen as the most prevalent virus behind calf respiratory disease in the UK.
Farmers warned of temporary delays in EAE vaccine supply
26th July 2023
Sheep farmers who have not vaccinated their flock early for EAE (enzootic abortion of ewes) may be unable to do so later in the season due to delays in the manufacturing and distribution process of the Cevac Chalmydia vaccine, the supplier has said.
How to use funding to implement a strategic worm control plan for sheep
26th July 2023
Animal Health and Welfare Pathway funding can help sheep farmers implement a strategic worm control plan. The Pathway, which is open now, will pay sheep farmers £436, covering the cost of the vet’s time and the diagnostic testing.
Summer holidays could bring increased risk of sheep worrying attacks
25th July 2023
As peak summer holiday season arrives in the UK, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is issuing a reminder to holiday makers of the risk posed by their pet dogs to sheep they may meet on their countryside breaks.
Free webinars offer advice on checking wormer treatment efficiency
14th July 2023
Sheep farmers, vets and advisers are invited to attend free question and answer sessions hosted by SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) providing practical advice on how to check if a worming treatment has been effective.
How to prevent enzootic abortion in sheep
8th July 2023
Enzootic abortion (EAE) is responsible for considerable losses in the UK sheep industry. Yet, despite adequate vaccine availability and veterinary advice on disease prevention, the endemic disease is still present in many flocks, and many farmers only vaccinate after an outbreak.
Prepare now to reduce abortion risk in sheep next season
4th July 2023
Farmers are being encouraged to assess the risk of abortion in their sheep ahead of the next tupping season and work with their vet if necessary to minimise lamb losses next year.
Emergency approval for cobalt in livestock feeds extended to England and Wales
28th June 2023
Livestock farmers will continue to have uninterrupted access to key cobalt salts as emergency authorisation for cobalt in livestock feeds has been granted for England and Wales following approval in Scotland.
Routine FEC testing is key to targeted parasite management
23rd June 2023
Farmers are being urged to carry out regular faecal egg count (FEC) testing before drenching lambs to get an accurate estimation of worm burden across groups, as a more targeted approach to parasite control can save producers time, money and labour.
Influential livestock vaccine by Scottish scientists claims renewed recognition
16th June 2023
A vaccine developed by Scottish scientists that is considered one of the most significant advances in global livestock health over the last 25 years has been given renewed recognition as part of this year’s RHASS Presidential Initiative.
Livetec launches new app for poultry farmers to guard against bird flu
16th June 2023
A new app for poultry farmers and backyard keepers has been launched to improve disease reporting and tracking and help limit the spread of disease, as the government continues to impose strict rules amid the country’s worst-ever avian flu outbreak.