Farmers reminded to stay alert for botulism following Jersey cattle deaths
3rd April 2023
Farmers are being reminded of the risk of botulism after the disease was found to be the culprit behind the sudden death of over 100 dairy cows at a Jersey farm in December 2022.
Vaccinate for EAE early to help avoid vaccine shortage later in the year
31st March 2023
Vets are urging farmers to vaccinate their flocks with Cevac Chlamydia early in the season to help protect their ewes from EAE (enzootic abortion of ewes) and avoid a lack of the Cevac Chlamydia vaccine anticipated later in the year.
Investigate unexplained reproductive loss in livestock
30th March 2023
Farmers are being encouraged to take a proactive approach when dealing with sudden reproductive loss in livestock and investigate cases to help identify any potential health risks to their herd or flock.
Farmers warned to monitor worm burdens following record peaks in 2022
29th March 2023
Farmers must be on their guard for roundworms in sheep this season by regularly conducting faecal egg counts, as data from last year revealed record peaks in worm egg counts despite a hotter than average summer.
Farmers urged to investigate coughing in calves and youngstock
27th March 2023
Livestock farmers are being reminded to look into the causes of pneumonia and coughing in calves and youngstock and take steps to understand the mycoplasma status of their herd.
Don’t overlook quarantine and drenching for returning sheep
20th March 2023
Farmers are being reminded to treat all sheep returning from grazing with a group 4 wormer and quarantine the animals to avoid bringing resistant worms onto farms.
New schemes launched to help livestock farmers offset rising costs
14th March 2023
The latest round of the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) offers grant funding for a range of equipment, including mobile sheep handling and herd monitoring systems, with MSD Animal Health also offering support to improve flock productivity.
HM The King to congratulate APHA on combatting largest-ever avian flu outbreak
9th March 2023
His Majesty King Charles III is today (Thursday 9th March) paying a visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge to offer his congratulations to scientists and staff for their role in fighting the UK’s biggest avian flu outbreak to date.
Common pitfalls in transition cow management
23rd February 2023
Kate Heller, a vet, dairy farmer and Elanco technical consultant in Truro, shares some of the most common pitfalls and risk factors in transition cow management and how to avoid them.
A catalyst, not a hindrance: Animal welfare as a key aspect of sustainable food production
17th February 2023
An expert panel at ORFC 2023 discussed how integrating good animal welfare into farming systems can lead to more efficient and profitable food production with reduced environmental impact and an improved reputation of farming in the public eye.
Persistent liver fluke risk for cattle and sheep despite cold snaps
10th February 2023
As forecast, cases of disease due to liver fluke have remained relatively low so far this winter however, there are reports of both acute and chronic disease in some areas of the UK.
Attention to detail ensures high yields on Shropshire dairy farm
9th February 2023
Attention to detail, especially during the transition period, is helping ensure high yields on Lower Lee Farm in Shropshire.
