Animal Health News

A case of bluetongue virus BTV3 in a single sheep has been confirmed on a farm in South Norfolk. 

Farming communities have called for “balanced and evidence-based” discussion following backlash on a bovine TB documentary presented by Sir Brian May. 

Wet weather often means a ration based on high acid load forages – and a greater risk of sub-acute rumen acidosis.

It can be worrying to find out your farm is resistant to multiple anthelmintics – SCOPS experts outline what to do next.

Personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities have been suspended to protect the UK from peste des petits ruminants (PPR).

Poultry farmers are being warned to take care when transitioning new season crops into diets, as it can impact broiler performance.

Bovilis Cryptium is the first vaccine in Great Britain that is proven to protect calves from the parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis.

Katie Binks, of Westpoint Farm Vets, explains the impacts of pain on cattle and sheep productivity, and when you should offer pain relief.

Free testing is available for the most at-risk areas of the UK, as warmer weather means bluetongue cases are soaring in parts of Europe.

Farmer-led badger vaccination could play a vital role in plans to eradicate bovine tuberculosis, say Cornish farmers who initiated this first-of-its-kind project. 

A leaked government report warns that African swine fever, which could have “devastating consequences” for British farming, is heading to the UK. 

The importance of prioritising flock health was the key message delivered to visitors attending the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event last week.