Animal Health
Schmallenberg vaccine produced
The development of a candidate vaccine against the Schmallenberg virus has been announced by MSD Animal Health. The first cases of the disease first…
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Vets call for action on welfare legislation and surveillance plans
The British Veterinary Association has called on Scottish Government to make progress with secondary legislation under the Animal Health and Welfare…
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Veterinarians demand faster diagnostics
Speed and accuracy are the key features that veterinarians and farmers want from diagnostic tests, a new Europe wide survey has revealed. More than…
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Veterinary profession must meet demands of food sector - report
The multi-stakeholder Veterinary Development Council (VDC) today publishes its report setting out practical ways to help the veterinary profession…
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New TB rules will 'hurt some businesses'
A raft of new and revised TB rules for England will be enforced on July 1st and farming bodies, including the National Beef Association, are…
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EU pig rule could cost farmers £28m
A European directive that could leave British pig farmers facing a £28 million bill has been criticised by agricultural accountants. New rules…
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Animal Health
Swine infection screening using oral fluids
Large numbers of pigs could be screened more quickly and cost-effectively for a range of common pathogens, such as PRRSV, SIV and PCV2, thanks to a…
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Animal Health
Climate change poses malaria risks
There were about 216 million cases of malaria and an estimated 655,000 deaths in 2010, according to the World Malaria Report 2011. Malaria mortality…
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Animal Health
Marine Bill ’poses threat to shooting’
The Marine Bill, which was introduced to improve marine nature conservation, has attracted criticism from BASC for failing to take shooting interests…
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BPEX report on successful year for pig health
BPEX Director, Mick Sloyan, will be announcing new developments for pig health at the Pig & Poultry Fair. As the national Pig Health Improvement…
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