Farmers urged to ramp up liver fluke monitoring after acute cases were identified  

Sheep and cattle in some areas of the UK may face an earlier risk of acute liver fluke this winter compared to previous years, with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) already reporting cases. 

New rapid TB test to be developed

Welsh scientists have been given nearly £1.2 m to develop a TB test that delivers a result in one hour.

Cattle fell ill after eating dog faeces

Dog owners have been asked to clean after their pets following an incident where cattle fell ill due to ingesting dog poo. 

Feed bucket turns pink for breast cancer charity

Rumenco is supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a charitable donation for each pink feed bucket bought.

Welsh farmer, 85, sentenced after she ‘failed miserably’ to care for her livestock 

An 85-year-old Welsh farmer has been handed a suspended sentence following charges relating to causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and cattle, with some “being eaten live by flies”. 

Your guide to cattle health during winter housing

Dr Tom Barragry, independent veterinary consultant for Provita Eurotech Ltd, offers advice on keeping cattle healthy during winter housing.

Improved calf crypto control now within reach

Improved control of calf cryptosporidiosis is now within reach, experts say, thanks to a new control plan and vaccination.

Trial data underlines the value of supplements during tupping

A recent trial has shown a three to one return on investment when using specialist supplements during tupping.

Top tips to protect your flock this winter

Poultry vet Sara Perez outlines some of the key health issues currently posing a risk to UK flocks.

Ceva reveals when bluetongue vaccine will become available 

The Bluevac-3 vaccine for BTV-3 will soon become available to farmers after receiving emergency authorisation, Ceva has announced.

BTV-3 update: Everything we know about the current situation

As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.

Bluetongue restricted zone extended to cover new areas 

After further cases of bluetongue serotype 3, Defra has extended the restricted zone to cover two additional areas.

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