Animal Health News

Preventing disease and adopting treatment strategies based on data has helped one Lancashire hill farm to boost scanning rates and improve flock health.

UK livestock farmers have been warned of the potential risk to their animals posed by two types of fungi in grain. 

A bedding additive has allowed one dairy farm to reduce environmental mastitis, from over 25% of the herd affected to 6%.

Did you know that the lifecycle of a fly is dependent on temperature, and farms offer the ideal five-star accommodation for breeding flies?

A sudden increase in temperatures and continued localised rain mean farmers must be vigilant for fly issues in sheep and take steps to prevent significant production losses from occurring, Zoetis experts warn. 

After a spell of warm weather, farmers are reminded that waiting to treat flystrike rather than preventing it can result in up to 16% of lambs struck, with some flocks experiencing mortality rates of 7.5% among struck animals. 

The return of the British Pig and Poultry Fair brought a lively and enthusiastic cohort of exhibitors, farmers, breeders and innovators together. Sarah Juggins reports.

After a record-breaking wet winter and spring, mineral levels in grass could be reduced, putting livestock at risk of deficiencies. Sarah Kidby reports.

Broiler producers are being urged to focus on heat stress in birds as temperatures increase to avoid the costly impacts on bird health, welfare and performance. 

Further changes to TB testing in Wales have just been announced. 

As daytime temperatures across England are set to reach 30ᐤC this week and yellow heat alerts are put in place, RSPCA Assured is offering farmers tips on how to keep their animals cool in the heat. 

In a straw poll conducted at ScotSheep 2024, 80% of farmers considered thin ewes to be a problem in their flock, 86% had heard of Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD), however, only 49% had received advice from their vet, and 54% were considering testing.