October 11, 2021
Badger vaccination underway
A five-year project to vaccinate badgers against bovine TB is up and running in East Sussex.
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September 29, 2021
Vets recommend new M. Bovis vaccine
Vets across the UK have welcomed a new vaccine against Mycoplasma Bovis, with 95% of those surveyed recommending its use where the disease is present.
September 21, 2021
Christmas turkeys playing into French hands
Some consumers will have no option than to buy a French turkey for Christmas if UK producers are unable to obtain enough labour for processing, warns Paul Kelly, managing director of Kelly Turkeys
September 16, 2021
Preventative foot trimming
Prompt and effective treatment of lame cows has been proved to reduce the prevalence and impact of lameness in the herd says Westpoint Farm Vets.
August 18, 2021
Be proactive, not reactive
With lambs weaned and cull ewes sorted, it’s time to start thinking ahead to next year’s lambing period.
July 27, 2021
High cost of freedom farrowing systems
Pig Farmers will face millions in extra costs for installing new farrowing systems, according to a housing company.
July 26, 2021
Preventing heat stress
Take steps to prevent heat stress in animals, urges agricultural expert, as extreme heat warning issued by Met Office.
July 26, 2021
2021 registrations crucial for rare breeds’ survival
Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is encouraging smallholders and farmers to ensure timely registration of their rare breed livestock and equines despite the disruption to shows and sales for a second year, to help safeguard…
July 26, 2021
Fly nuisance this summer could be costly
As recent warm weather has caused fly populations to emerge and rapidly multiply, farmers need to make minimising grazing disturbance from flies a priority.
July 21, 2021
Keep vaccinations updated
Housing can be a stressful time for cattle and farm teams, bringing with it a change in daily routine, diet and disease risk factors.
July 21, 2021
Test lambs for worms
Warm weather causes spike in worm egg counts and risk to lamb growth rates.
