Animal Health
Some virus strains 'can go undetected in pigs', say scientists
Scientists have shown for the first time that two different strains of the H3N8 influenza A virus (IAV) are able to infect and replicate in pigs; one…
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Farmers urged to take action on BVD
Farmers must be aware of the impact of Phase 4 of the BVD regulations that were introduced on 1st June this year, the Scottish Beef Association have…
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Animal Health
Cogent taps into technology to target farm efficiency
Cogent Breeding has once again relieved the headache of data management by announcing the availability of Farmwizard to its customers. As one of the…
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Farmers urged to vaccinate lambs before autumn
Producers are being reminded to vaccinate lambs before the autumn sets in following the results of an AHDB Beef & Lamb-funded post mortem project…
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Scottish wildcats threatened by feline form of HIV, research finds
The endangered Scottish wildcat could be further threatened by a deadly virus that is known to cause the cat version of Aids, research has found…
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Animal Health
Increased use of Gamma Interferon key to tackling TB, union agrees
Potential options for the eradication of TB have been discussed by the Ulster Farmers Union. Options have included: a change in attitude towards TB…
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Animal Health
Poor summer hits bee farmers hard with fall in honey harvest
Honey production in the UK has declined tremendously this year with some bee farmers admitting their worst crop for decades, according to the Bee…
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Animal Health
Lincolnshire farmer fined £18,550 over animal welfare offences
A Sleaford farmer who left a number of dead sheep stuck in heavy mud on land has been penalised with fines and surcharges amounting £18,550. Courton…
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Parasites – the invisible threat to dairy fertility and performance
The invisible threat of gutworm is seriously affecting dairy cow fertility in up to 80% of UK dairy herds, says Merial Animal Health. Merial is…
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Steam and ultrasound technology used to tackle bacteria in poultry
Cargill has announced it will introduce an innovative technology, SonoSteam, at its Hereford primary chicken processing plant in the UK, as part of…
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