Q&A: Respiratory health
10th October 2022
This month, Tonia Simms from Hampden Vets, part of the VetPartners Group, offers advice on bovine respiratory disease, or pneumonia, in housed cattle.
New manual launched to help farmers control liver fluke
7th October 2022
In an effort to promote the sustainable control of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in grazing livestock, levy bodies joined forces to produce a manual with expert guidance on how to best keep this destructive parasite at bay.
Animal Health and Welfare payments soon to commence in England
7th October 2022
This year’s Women in Dairy Conference revealed details of the financial support dairy farmers in England could receive via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, with the first set of payments to commence this autumn.
Free TB Advisory Service rated ‘excellent’ by farmers
5th October 2022
A free service offering livestock farmers in England advice on how to prevent the spread of TB has been rated ‘excellent’ and ‘useful’ by over 90% of users.
Young farming couple devastated after losing 58 sheep in Cumbria flash flood
5th October 2022
Dan Simpson and Ruby Cappleman experienced the ‘worst day of their lives’, losing 58 ewe lambs in a flash flood near Keswick and appealed to the local authorities for help managing the River Derwent.
Testing for sheep scab could prevent unnecessary treatment costs
5th October 2022
Farmers are encouraged to test incoming sheep for scab to determine whether treatment is required and avoid unnecessary costs.
Avian flu prevention zone introduced in SW and East of England
29th September 2022
The UK’s chief vet is urging bird keepers in all areas to maintain strict biosecurity measures as cases of H5N1 have continued through September.
PWD vaccine could be an effective control strategy in pig herds
28th September 2022
The post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) vaccine Coliprotec can prevent the disease in nearly 60% of pig herds, UK diagnostic testing data has shown.
BMPA urges Defra to account for pork supply chain complexities
27th September 2022
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) said Defra’s recently launched consultation focuses on too small a part of the pork supply chain and ignores many of the complexities that contributed to the recent crisis in the pig sector.
Managing wormer resistance is key to flock health planning
26th September 2022
Wormer resistance presents a growing threat to the sheep sector and has prompted Powys-based shepherd Ernie Richards to implement a more sustainable worming programme that supports flock performance while preserving wormer efficacy.
Project aims to tackle ear tag issues on cattle and sheep farms
26th September 2022
Researchers are looking to speak to a range of farmers and crofters to help improve retention rates and avoid penalties due to missing ear tags.
Majority of disease occurs in first 60 days post-calving, dairy poll shows
23rd September 2022
A recent poll has shown that 78.7% of UK dairy farmers found the majority of disease and poor health in their herd occurs in the first 60 days post-calving.
