Missed heifer growth targets could impair long-term herd productivity
20th October 2022
Farmers are being reminded of the importance of achieving heifer growth targets in order to maintain herd productivity – following reports of lower-than-average growth rates due to heat stress and lack of adequate grazing this summer.
Avian flu prevention zone declared across GB
17th October 2022
After an increase in the number of confirmed avian influenza cases, the UK’s chief veterinary officers have declared an AIPZ across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease spread.
Avian flu cases ramp up in East Anglian ‘hot spots’
11th October 2022
Defra has confirmed 22 cases of H5N1 in England since 1st October, with the majority of cases in Norfolk, followed by Essex and Suffolk.
Q&A: Respiratory health
10th October 2022
This month, Tonia Simms from Hampden Vets, part of the VetPartners Group, offers advice on bovine respiratory disease, or pneumonia, in housed cattle.
New manual launched to help farmers control liver fluke
7th October 2022
In an effort to promote the sustainable control of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in grazing livestock, levy bodies joined forces to produce a manual with expert guidance on how to best keep this destructive parasite at bay.
Animal Health and Welfare payments soon to commence in England
7th October 2022
This year’s Women in Dairy Conference revealed details of the financial support dairy farmers in England could receive via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, with the first set of payments to commence this autumn.
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.
