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New vaccine method could save millions
In the past, BTV outbreaks have been able to spread for up to two years before a new vaccine could...
Dairy farmers to protest over milk cuts
Muller Wiseman will cut milk prices by a further 1.9 pence per litre from November 1. Muller urges protestors to...
Warning after increase in lungworm cases
Diagnostic submissions and feedback from vets indicates a high number of lungworm cases. SRUC vets urge farmers to be on...
Cattle pre-movement test changes in Wales
Cattle will be required to have a pre-movement test before they can be transported to or from their main holding....
Bovine TB consultation launched in Scotland
The consultation will consider the Scottish Government’s proposal to introduce legislation and a regime of TB controls covering non-bovine species...
Most vets prefer to buy British meat and fish
Nine in 10 veterinary surgeons would be more likely to buy meat, dairy, eggs or fish if it was either...
Study explores link between liver fluke and TB tests
Liver fluke affects more than 70 per cent of dairy farms in the UK. Research team seeking dairy and beef...
Understanding lameness in dairy cows (Part 1)
Part one of two articles briefly describes a project observing the implementation the DairyCo Healthy Feet Programme…...
RUMA clarifies its position on antibiotics
RUMA does not support routine preventative use of antibiotics in the place of better husbandry or farm management. Position paper...
FVE expresses concern over raw milk trend
Raw milk may contain pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Campylobacter jejuni and E. coli. European veterinary organisation warns that pasteurisation...