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Farmer’s passion for Hereford breed honoured through new Foundation
11th September 2024
The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.
Farmers urged to act on coughing cattle immediately
6th September 2024
Cases of lungworm are now being reported across the UK, prompting a warning to take action to prevent cattle deaths.
BTV-3 confirmed in cattle in Yorkshire
6th September 2024
Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.
Defra grants emergency use of three BTV-3 vaccines
5th September 2024
Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.
SEP 2024
Calf scour: Another tool in the armoury
4th September 2024
Locatim boosts the protection of newborn calves by flooding the gut with high levels of protective antibodies.
Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products
3rd September 2024
Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products.
SEP 2024
Celebrating 10 years of UK Dairy Day
2nd September 2024
The key dairy event will return to Telford with the mix of seminars, exhibitors, demonstrations and cattle shows that visitors eagerly await.
Defra declares restriction zone to prevent further BTV-3 cases
2nd September 2024
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.
Badger cull will end, government announces
30th August 2024
Defra has released plans for a new TB eradication strategy, moving away from the decade-long badger cull.
SEP 2024
Is cow comfort affecting your yields?
29th August 2024
Getting cattle housing right can improve both health and yields – Christopher Bailey, of Paragon Veterinary Group, provides a handy guide.
What are the key claims made in Brian May’s controversial bovine TB doc?
28th August 2024
Brian May claims bovine TB could be tackled without culling badgers, but his documentary has been criticised for its lack of peer reviewed evidence.
Animal Health
Calls for evidence-based discussion about TB raised amid release of Brian May documentary
23rd August 2024
Farming communities have called for “balanced and evidence-based” discussion following backlash on a bovine TB documentary presented by Sir Brian May.