Animal Health
New Delhi meeting to discuss Newcastle Disease
Newcastle Disease (ND) is a deadly, contagious disease that kills many backyard poultry in South Asia and Africa. However, there is an inexpensive…
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The welfare of calves under the microscope in new projects
Two new projects have been launched to investigate the welfare of calves in dairy herds, led by scientists at the Department of Animal Science…
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Lamb colostrum: ewe colostrum v whey based alternative
Surplus lambs fed a colostrum alternative made from whey protein concentrate went on to match the performance of those fed ewe colostrum for the…
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Is your farm a safe place to work?
To support vets and farmers to achieve better safety when working together on farms the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced a package…
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BVA welcomes RCVS decision on vets’ use of ‘Doctor’ title
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) today welcomed the decision by the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to permit…
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Prevent lamb scours with pasture and parasite management
Livestock farmers must plan their parasite control and pasture use now to reduce the risk of losses due to internal parasites in the coming year says…
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Planning and prevention to improve profitability
The NBA Animal Health Committee, which was put together late last year, provides beef farmers with information about common health problems and their…
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Milk producers warned over cow health during grazing season
Milk producers are being urged to monitor cows closely for signs of acidosis throughout the grazing season, with research showing that one in ten…
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Veterinary association looks forward to Brucellosis free declaration for Northern Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Northern Ireland Branch have welcomed the announcement that Stormont’s Department of Agriculture is…
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Scientists use mouse gene to create TB-resistant cattle
Scientists have created the first genetically engineered cattle which they say are resistant to tuberculosis, thereby reducing the need to cull…
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