Animal Health
Research shows how to boost lameness treatment success
Applying a foot block and using anti-inflammatory drugs have proven benefits when treating lame cows with a sole ulcer, sole haemorrhage or white…
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Heath announces new rules to halt spread of bovine TB
New rules to stop the spread of bovine TB, including more targeted support for badger vaccination are being introduced. Stamping out infection in…
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Cameron makes badger cull pledge
A fresh commitment has been made by Prime Minister David Cameron to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) at the North Devon Show. Speaking at the…
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Liver fluke project backed by Scottish government
A pilot project aimed at preventing and controlling liver fluke in sheep and cattle is being backed by the Scottish Government. The disease causes…
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Vet associations cautious as TB tendering plans revealed
Veterinary associations have reacted cautiously to the announcement by AHVLA outlining details of a new model for the supply of veterinary services…
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Scientists quantify human deaths due to antibiotic use in chickens
Approximately 280 people are dying every year in the UK from blood infections caused by a highly antibiotic-resistant E. coli superbug, acquired from…
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Humid conditions bring further blowfly warnings
New and emerging diseases, parasite epidemics, blowfly strike and the wet and humid conditions are causing concern within the sheep industry…
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Wildlife trust to attempt badger vaccination programme
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust will begin staff training in August and September to prepare for a programme of badger vaccinations on…
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Singaporean visit ‘aimed to increase confidence in UK beef’
A delegation led by Dr Chew Siang Thai, Director General of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore has visited the AHVLA to learn…
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Strategy aims to keep low risk of TB in Cumbria
A Government strategy which aims to keep Cumbria at low risk of bovine TB and eventually free of the disease entirely is to be discussed in Carlisle…
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