Poultry farmers reminded to be mindful of red mite during housing order
29th November 2022
MSD Animal Health UK Ltd is urging poultry producers to continue monitoring for red mite among flocks as the housing order comes into effect across England.
MPs flag animal disease concerns as APHA Weybridge site ‘left to deteriorate’
18th November 2022
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee has raised questions about Weybridge’s ability to cope with a major disease outbreak, as well as government plans for redevelopment – and makes a series of seven recommendations for Defra.
NI farmers warned of increased liver fluke risk in ruminants this winter
15th November 2022
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) said the risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle will be moderate to high in the Central, South and East regions of Northern Ireland (NI) and a high prevalence of the disease is expected in the West this winter.
Surveillance data shows Mycoplasma bovis is more common than expected
14th November 2022
Testing and prevention of Mycoplasma bovis is of increasing importance in both beef and dairy sectors as new surveillance data reveals the disease is more common than previously thought.
UK AMR efforts praised with livestock antibiotic sales lowest on record
8th November 2022
The UK has received global praise for achieving significant reductions in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with the government confirming livestock antibiotic sales are at the lowest level on record.
Compulsory housing now in force for all bird keepers across England
7th November 2022
From today (7th November), it is a legal requirement to house all poultry and captive birds across England to prevent the further spread of avian influenza.
Farmers urged to use a newer active when drenching sheep this autumn
2nd November 2022
Following a major increase in worm egg counts, it is recommended that sheep farmers switch to a newer group 4-AD (orange) wormer for mid-to-late season drenching.
Bird housing order imposed across England to curb avian flu
31st October 2022
The national risk of avian influenza in wild birds has been increased to ‘very high’.
Spotlight on: Ovine Johne’s disease
31st October 2022
Research has shown that clinical ovine Johne’s disease can cause a 46% reduction in overall productivity. Livestock technical veterinary advisor for Virbac, Kate Ingram, offers advice on prevention.
Parasite control at housing: An evidence-based approach
30th October 2022
Beef and dairy farmers should consider using diagnostic tests and past worm history in the run-up to housing cattle to assess the parasite risk on their farm and plan a treatment strategy.
Dairy farmers warned of increased mycotoxin risk this winter
21st October 2022
Dairy farmers feeding maize this winter should be on high alert for signs of mycotoxin contamination in silage, to avoid toxicity and decreased milk production, agronomist warns.
Maximising health during winter housing
21st October 2022
Veterinary pharmacologist and Provita Ltd adviser Dr Tom Barragry offers advice on preventing lameness and trace element deficiencies in cattle.
