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Three cases of rare liver disease reported
The cause of the condition has not yet been established, though it is thought to have a genetic origin. Further...
Half of dairy farmers set to quit
“The loss of dairy farmers continues unabated with 434 quitting in the last 12 months." Survey unearths worrying intentions ...

Cattle farmers advised to prepare for poor Spring
Managing nutrition carefully is vital this year and all farmers are advised to have their silage analysed earl. Concerns raised...

England ‘falling behind on TB control’
"All our evidence suggests that testing cattle more often is the way forward." Greater success in Scotland and Wales, study...

Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in Greece
It is thought the outbreaks may have have been vector spread from recent outbreaks in Turkey. Disease reported in the...
PCV2 vaccine approved for pregnant sows
PCV2 can have a devastating impact on pig health, as well as economic losses for farmers. Vaccine is a first...
Ischaemic teat necrosis on the increase
Vets and farmers are being advised to look out for ischaemic teat necrosis – a condition which can lead to...

Mixed views on ‘Milk For Farmers’
Nearly 60 per cent of consumers thought they shouldn’t have to pay more for products, as farmers should already be...

40,000 sows now covered under disease charter
The charter was launched in June to encourage producers to share information quickly in the event of an outbreak. Sign...

Bluetongue ‘shaped by ability to re-assort genes’
"By introducing live attenuated virus vaccines, we may be contributing to the genetic variation of BTV." New study may have...