Animal Health News

As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.

After further cases of bluetongue serotype 3, Defra has extended the restricted zone to cover two additional areas.

Routine use of calf jackets can improve conversion of energy to growth, reducing feed costs and disease risk.

A vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting UK pigs is set to be trialled.

Cases of lungworm are now being reported across the UK, prompting a warning to take action to prevent cattle deaths.

Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.

Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.

Locatim boosts the protection of newborn calves by flooding the gut with high levels of protective antibodies.

Cumbrian vet David Black has been a pioneer of cattle IVF and says farmers are part of the solution on sustainability.

After several confirmed cases of BTV-3 at premises across Norfolk and Suffolk, the UK’s chief vet has declared a bluetongue restricted zone across the region.

Defra has released plans for a new TB eradication strategy, moving away from the decade-long badger cull.

Defra has just confirmed that another three cases of bluetongue have been discovered on farms in Norfolk and Suffolk.