Farmers urged to ramp up liver fluke monitoring after acute cases were identified
12th October 2024
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
10th October 2024
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
9th October 2024
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
9th October 2024
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
8th October 2024
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”.
OCT 2024
Your guide to cattle health during winter housing
27th September 2024
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
26th September 2024
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
23rd September 2024
A recent trial has shown a three to one return on investment when using specialist supplements during tupping.
OCT 2024
Top tips to protect your flock this winter
20th September 2024
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
18th September 2024
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
17th September 2024
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
16th September 2024
After further cases of bluetongue serotype 3, Defra has extended the restricted zone to cover two additional areas.