Whole of UK at ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike
21st July 2020
The latest blowfly risk alert from Nadis and Elanco shows that the whole of the UK is now at risk of either ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike.
Combined treatment ‘could improve piglet welfare’
15th July 2020
Pig farmers could save up to half a day’s work each month and dramatically improve piglet welfare by combining iron and coccidiosis treatments in the early days, according to Bayer.
Poultry at high risk of heat stress, experts warn
10th July 2020
Britain’s widely variable and unpredictable summer temperatures can put poultry units at high risk of heat stress, warns NFU Mutual Risk Management Services.
Balancing energy sources to maintain dairy herd health and fertility
8th July 2020
Balancing the correct choice of energy sources and buffer feeding will be key to optimising dairy herd productivity, advises nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK, in the light of seasonal lower grass yields.
Boost for UK food export industry as nationwide veterinary service launches
7th July 2020
A new nationwide service for the food export industry has been launched by UK veterinary group, VetPartners.
Fly control: Top tips for cattle and sheep
24th June 2020
With over 20 different species affecting livestock in the UK, flies are one of the biggest ectoparasite problems faced by farmers across the country. From loss of productivity due to reduced grazing time, through to acting as a vector for diseases, the impact of flies can be significant and, if not appropriately controlled, can even result in livestock fatalities.
Act now to get on top of sheep lameness
18th June 2020
Sheep flocks often suffer from an increase in lameness during the later summer months, so much so that shepherds are being urged to implement disease mitigation measures in the run up to weaning.
Vets call on retailers to defend food standards
15th June 2020
Vets are calling on the retail and food service sector to give priority to British produce, even if future trade deals enable the import of foods produced to lower standards.
New VetTech service to cut hassle and drive farm animal health
12th June 2020
Willows Vet Group have launched a VetTech service to support with essential tasks to improve animal health, welfare and productivity on-farm.
Watch out for worms whilst weaning lambs
11th June 2020
“Weaning is a very useful management tool, allowing allocation and prioritisation of the dry matter available, but it has to be weighed up against potential pit falls such as the challenge they could face from worms.”
Integrated parasite control on cattle farms
10th June 2020
The Control of Worms Sustainably in cattle (COWS) group has published the final chapter in its updated Guide, bringing together key technical messages from other new chapters on roundworms, lungworm, liver and rumen fluke and ectoparasites.
Anpario launches Orego-Stim TD
5th June 2020
Producers can now take control of the health management of individual gestating and lactating sows with Anpario’s new easy application product, Orego-Stim TD, which can be top dressed to sow daily rations.