Animal Health
Vets call for change to badger culling method
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for the four-year culls of badgers in West Somerset and West Gloucestershire to be completed…
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Plan now to ensure you aren’t caught out by liver fluke
Fluke is a huge burden to the livestock industry, in terms of loss of production as well as lost opportunities from the fifth quarter. EBLEX has…
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Animal Health
New single-handed treatment gun for low dose meds
A new high precision treatment gun for single-handed low volume subcutaneous injections has been launched by Zoetis. The gun handles medications up…
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Animal Health
No 'one-size fits all' on animal disease
Catherine McLaughlin is the NFU's chief adviser for animal health and welfare. She visited Riga, in Latvia, to see how EU member states can control…
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Animal Health
Farmer support for Badger Blocker
Backed by recent research, Rumenco’s Badger Blocker feeder helps limit badgers’ access to mineral licks, blocks and tubs by raising supplement…
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Animal Health
Environmental stress triggers costly pig disease
Scientists at The Royal Veterinary College demonstrate that environmental stress, including high temperatures and crowding, can cause Porcine…
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Animal Health
Final phase of Scotland's war on BVD
The permanent eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea [BVD] in Scottish cattle moves a step closer in less than 60 days, as the Scottish Government’s…
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Animal Health
Livestock farmers warned over leptospirosis threat
Leptospirosis remains a common threat to dairy and beef herds in Britain, according to extensive new data collected over the last 18 months. This…
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Animal Health
Innovative animal medicine dispenser wins awards
The Swift Doser, Rieke’s innovative solution for the oral administering of medicines to animals, has been recognised at the inaugural Pet’s & Vet’s…
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Animal Health
Mild climate creates haven for parasites
A warmer winter may have benefits for certain aspects of flock management and husbandry but above average temperatures at the end of last year mean…
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