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Milk price cuts “could be very serious” long-term
The NFU is concerned that milk price cuts could be damaging long-term for the whole sector. NFU calls for retailers...
Resistance reports are a “timely reminder” for the UK
Vets and farmers are being urged to integrate 4-AD and 5-SI products. SCOPs warns of resistance among sheep nematodes in...
New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains
The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Vaccine will also be licensed for...
Emphasis on critical appraisal
Peter Orpin told delegates that there is a significant profit opportunity to be realised by reducing the costs from culling....
Globalisation increases risk of emerging disease spread
Gareth Hateley said that Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is no longer a notifiable disease. The final morning of the BCVA Congress...
‘Big cheeses’ under fire at BCVA Congress
Several speakers from the floor who are in general practice said that they had received the benefits of EMS Question...
Clinical mastitis ain’t what it used to be
Professor Pam Ruegg speaking at BCVA Congress. BCVA vets encouraged to keep ahead of the curve on intramammary therapy "Mastitis today...
Cattle vets face up to consumer expectation
The vet is now a partner in the farm business with a ‘say’ in all aspects of management. There was...
Ram examination guidelines updated
The debate identified a need to bring the guidance into line with current best practice. Experts revise outdated guidelines at...
Findings from the latest sheep breed survey revealed
The findings are "a testament to the resilience of the industry." Move away from traditional stratified crossbreeding Findings from Britain’s...