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Mastitis therapy – some new approaches
Mastitis remains one of the most important endemic diseases of dairy herds. ...

Trust key to improving animal health on dairy farms, study finds
Improving trust between farmers and veterinary surgeons is key to improving animal health on dairy farms, according to new research....

Discovery sheds light on BSE
BSE is caused by a misfolded protein called a prion. Prion research used imaging process called electron cryomicroscopy The structure...

Free trade deal could be ‘catastrophic’ for sheep farmers
The NSA says the consequences could be dire for the sheep sector, which is already suffering as a result of...

Food watchdog testing meats for AMR
Veterinary organisations said AMR is a global issue for both humans and animals, but the agricultural use of antibiotics is...

BTV-8: Farmers urged to vaccinate before it’s too late
If bluetongue were to arrive in Britain the greatest impact on sheep and cattle farmers would be restriction zones of...

‘High level’ of resistant E. coli found in retail meat
"…insufficient resources are being put into the surveillance of antibiotic resistance in farm animals and retail meat" Cambridge scientist calls...

New field test for bluetongue virus
Scientists say there is an urgent need for research into quick diagnosis of all types of BTV. LAMP test can...

FSA data reveals over 4,000 breaches of animal welfare
The data included a cow being "violently slammed" against a wall, and a haulier hitting and kicking cattle during unloading....

Avian influenza detected in Alaska
The USDA has advised all farmers and companies involved in poultry production to review their protocols for cleaning and security....