Animal Health News

High rainfall means spell of low liver fluke levels could be over, experts say.

The Liskeard Prime Stock Show has said there will be no livestock at this year’s event amid fears of further bluetongue outbreaks.

Housing management of pre-weaned calves strongly impacts health, welfare, and profitability. Dr Tiffany Etherington, of Westpoint Farm Vets, shares advice.

Experts have warned farmers not to take their eye off the ball when it comes to sheep worm control this season, as worm burdens are expected to peak during the autumn.  

Farmers in England will now be able to use any of the permitted BTV-3 vaccines without applying for a specific licence, Defra has announced.

SRUC veterinary investigation officer, Fiona Crowden, offers advice on steps you can take to make sure your vaccinations are effective.

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. 

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

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

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

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”. 

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