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Four scientists receive European PRRS Award 2022

Four scientists receive European PRRS Award 2022

“The European PRRS Research Award brings science and veterinary practice together" – Markus Hammer, Boehringer Ingelheim. Boehringer Ingelheim supports research...

Poultry housing order declared in East Anglia

Poultry housing order declared in East Anglia

Poultry keepers are encouraged to use the upcoming days to prepare for the new housing measures. The move follows an...

New X-ray technique could transform poultry breeding

New X-ray technique could transform poultry breeding

“Our method represents a major development to aid selection towards improving bone strength, and health and welfare, in laying hens”...

Vets welcome approval of lay TB testers in Wales

Vets welcome approval of lay TB testers in Wales

Under the scheme, any lay TB tester authorised by the APHA will be permitted to work in England and Wales. ...

BCVA announces Q Fever workshop

BCVA announces Q Fever workshop

The workshop will take place on Thursday 20 October at BCVA Congress. Workshop to take place at BCVA Congress. Delegates...

AIPZ declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

AIPZ declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

Keepers with more than 500 birds must restrict access for non-essential people on their sites. Bird keepers in the region...

Young Dairy Vet of the Year 2022 announced

Young Dairy Vet of the Year 2022 announced

From left to right: Adam Henson, Charlotte Read, Lora Fryars and Sean Sparling. Lancashire-based Lora Fryars claims top spot. The...

Low-cost devices effective in lameness detection - study

Low-cost devices effective in lameness detection – study

Researchers compared the thermal images of cows’ hind feet captured with high and low cost thermal imaging devices. Researchers compare...

First bovine respiratory disease vaccine for newborn calves

First bovine respiratory disease vaccine for newborn calves

BOVILIS® INtranasal RSP™ Live vaccine is now licensed for use in calves from birth onwards. MSD announces only BRD vaccine...

Defra confirms further avian flu cases

Defra confirms further avian flu cases

Bird keepers are encouraged to implement strict biosecurity measures. New cases in East Anglia.  Two cases of highly pathogenic avian...