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H3N8 strains ‘can go undetected in pigs’
"…it is not difficult to imagine that [H3N8] could be a candidate for future outbreaks." Standard test found to be...
Welsh government to publish bTB farm locations
The most popular suggestion for publishing the information was on a map on a government website. Names and addresses will...
Farmers ‘unsure’ of antibiotics best practice
Traditionally, drying-off practices among many dairy farmers have involved the blanket use of antibiotics. Survey: 68 per cent unfamiliar with...
Cattle virus linked to breast cancer
BLV is easily transmitted and infects the blood cells and mammary tissue of dairy and beef cattle. BLV found in...
Making the cattle farm a fortress – keeping disease at bay
Biosecurity is central to a herd health plan which should be designed to reduce the losses from disease and reproductive...
Ram preparation and fertility testing
Rams need to be in prime condition before tupping. A key role for the veterinary surgeon is to promote this...
Salmonella symposium to help EU countries
Around 30 experts from universities, governmental institutions, diagnostic laboratories and abattoirs will be invited to the three-day event in Germany....
UK will receive €36.1m emergency aid
"It is imperative that Scotland’s farmers get a fair share of the EU’s emergency funding," said the rural affairs secretary....
Concerns over delegation of ante-mortems
FVE is calling for the clinical inspection of animals before slaughter to remain in the hands of vets. Pre-slaughter inspections...
Brucellosis free status granted in NI
Preparations are being made for the phased dismantling of certain parts of the brucellosis eradication scheme. Plans to scale back...
