Free TB Advisory Service rated ‘excellent’ by farmers
5th October 2022
A free service offering livestock farmers in England advice on how to prevent the spread of TB has been rated ‘excellent’ and ‘useful’ by over 90% of users.
Testing for sheep scab could prevent unnecessary treatment costs
5th October 2022
Farmers are encouraged to test incoming sheep for scab to determine whether treatment is required and avoid unnecessary costs.
PWD vaccine could be an effective control strategy in pig herds
28th September 2022
The post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) vaccine Coliprotec can prevent the disease in nearly 60% of pig herds, UK diagnostic testing data has shown.
Managing wormer resistance is key to flock health planning
26th September 2022
Wormer resistance presents a growing threat to the sheep sector and has prompted Powys-based shepherd Ernie Richards to implement a more sustainable worming programme that supports flock performance while preserving wormer efficacy.
Majority of disease occurs in first 60 days post-calving, dairy poll shows
23rd September 2022
A recent poll has shown that 78.7% of UK dairy farmers found the majority of disease and poor health in their herd occurs in the first 60 days post-calving.
First BRD vaccine licensed for newborn calves
21st September 2022
MSD Animal Health has announced that its Bovilis Intranasal RSP Live vaccine is now licensed for use in calves from the day of birth onwards.
Farmers urged to take steps to prevent botulism this season
20th September 2022
Ruminant Health and Welfare has issued a botulism alert to farmers after rocketing fertiliser prices resulted in more poultry litter being used on grass crops.
Social media debate prompts reminder on legal requirements for calf feeding
16th September 2022
As farmers face severe cost pressures, the Ruminant Health & Welfare group has issued a reminder of the legal requirement to provide calves with at least two milk feeds a day until 28 days of age.
High potential for blowfly strike this autumn
2nd September 2022
Sheep farmers are being warned of a continued blowfly strike risk this autumn, with the likelihood of a period of mild and wet weather.
Lameness control during winter housing
1st September 2022
With the change in underfoot conditions and increased lameness risk at housing, daily footbathing of cattle is recommended. Vet, veterinary pharmacologist and adviser to Provita Ltd, Dr Tom Barragry, explores the benefits of a proven alternative to copper sulphate and formaldehyde.
Q&A: Poultry health at housing
31st August 2022
This month, avian vet Suzy Brown, of Avivets in Cheshire, offers advice on optimising the health of housed poultry this winter.
Online tool helps cattle and sheep farmers cut antibiotic use
30th August 2022
Northants beef farmer Mark Jelley (pictured) has seen strong reduction in his farm’s use of antibiotics and been able to identify key herd health issues, with the help of his
