Livestock News

While the risk of liver fluke remains low for much of the UK this season, livestock farmers need to keep their guard up again in what is becoming a less predictable parasite challenge. That is the warning from the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) groups as we head into winter.

Chief vet “very concerned” as around half a million birds culled and the number of premises infected with H5N1 rises to more than 40.

Simple steps can have a big impact in the avoidance of pneumonia during winter housing, and taken early, can drastically cut potential losses. Kat Baxter-Smith, MSD veterinary advisor for ruminants, shares her recommendations alongside tenant dairy farmer and Disease? Not On My Farm! ambassador, William Westacott.

African swine fever is spreading across Germany and has also been found in Belgium, Romania and Poland.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)has amended the rule which currently prevents imports of lamb from the UK into the USA.

With winds up to 100mph and several feet of snowfall, the storm is one of the worst for several years. Nearly a week after the storm hit many are still repairing damage, and in some areas living without electrical power.

The NFU has been working with the government and industry to find a solution to concerns that migrant seasonal poultry workers would face travel restrictions this year because of Covid-19.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) said it was shocked and disappointed by “factually inaccurate and damaging” comments made in a recent Daily Telegraph article.

H5N1 has been confirmed at two new premises – near Poulton le Flyde, Wyre and near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley.

Mid-pregnancy nutrition can directly impact lambing success, as well as the reproductive potential of unborn female lambs. Downland experts provide guidance on nutrition during this period.

A recent update on the ‘For Flock’s Sake Let’s Stop Scab Together’ project shows some positive progress in this community-led approach to controlling disease.

Choosing the optimum lamb milk replacer can have a significant impact on lamb sales and flock profitability, according to Trouw Nutrition GB.