New vet podcast aimed at farmers
27th May 2024
Farmers out on their tractors and dog walkers will be among the target audience for a new Cumbrian podcast on animal care and welfare.
Govt sets out plan to tackle BTV-3 outbreak
24th May 2024
The government has set out its plan for tackling an outbreak of BTV-3 this summer, as it works to deploy a vaccine.
New law bans routine use of antibiotics in farm animals
24th May 2024
Veterinary groups have welcomed new legislation banning routine use of antibiotics in farm animals, but warned that a blanket ban of prophylactic treatment could be harmful.
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Keeping the rumen in good shape
24th May 2024
The functioning rumen can be regarded as the boiler house of the bovine animal. Even a slight malfunction in its operation will have profound and widespread metabolic and financial consequences. Dr T.B Barragry, independent veterinary consultant for Provita Eurotech Ltd, offers some advice.
Slaughterhouses in Wales required to install CCTV as new law comes into force
23rd May 2024
All Welsh slaughterhouses will need to install CCTV by 1st December as new regulations have been approved by the Senedd.
New BTV-3 vaccines authorised in Europe
23rd May 2024
Two vaccines are now available for BTV-3, which first emerged late last year, and have been granted emergency authorisation in two countries.
‘Unbelievable’ theft in North Wales: Two-day-old highland calf stolen
22nd May 2024
North Wales Police have launched an appeal after a two-day-old Highland calf was stolen from Denbighshire farmland.
Live animal export ban receives royal assent
21st May 2024
A ban on exporting live animals will now go ahead as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received royal assent.
Livestock auctions mark ‘significant rise’ in turnover with jump to £2.2 billion
21st May 2024
The popularity of live auctions continues to grow, with last year’s turnover reaching over £2.2 billion.
African swine fever: Significant rise in cases last year
18th May 2024
2023 saw a fivefold increase in outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in EU domestic pigs compared to the previous year, a new Efsa report shows.
Now is the time to start faecal egg counts
17th May 2024
While roundworm activity so far this season has been relatively low, recent temperature increase means this could change quickly on many farms.
Farming community ‘frustrated’ over Morrisons move towards New Zealand lamb
17th May 2024
The British farming community has criticised Morrisons for dropping its pledge to source only British lamb.