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Unique human case of T. evansi reported
reported Responsive animal sampling in the presumed area of exposure uncovered a widespread, previously unidentified burden of T. evansi in...

Pig producers urged to cull under-performers immediately
Experts have calculated that 10 extra empty days per litter costs £27,000 a year for a 500-sow herd. Experts say...
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Fears grow over low protein silage
Warnings were issued about the potential risks associated with feeding spring calving suckler cows low protein grass silage. Rumen impaction...

Lack of dry cow training represents “significant opportunity” for vet practices
Animal health experts are calling for more training on dry cow therapy and teat sealant use as the number of...

AHDB Pork clarifies trichinella testing regime
Existing evidence indicates that there is very low risk to public health in the UK from the disease. Still some...

Report calls for collaborative approach towards cattle vaccination
Most farmers use one or more of the 38 vaccines currently registered for use in cattle in the UK. Vets...

Scientists find new risks of pre-lamb drenching
Professor Jacqui Matthews of the Moredun Institute in the UK, said the findings are "worrying and relevant to the UK...

Funding to develop new vaccines for Bovine TB
Bovine TB is one of the biggest challenges facing the cattle farming industry today. Research will play a crucial role...

UK at risk of a bluetongue outbreak
"The risk of incursion from infected midges is difficult to predict at this stage because it is highly dependent on...

Survey reveals true scale of sheep dipping illness
The HSE survey examined sheep dipping facilities and practices on a nationwide sample of sheep farms. Number of cases reported...