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Faecal egg count offered
VLA and the University of Liverpool Veterinary Parasitology Research Group are offering a faecal egg count reduction test to assess...
FAO warns of deadly animal virus
A deadly viral disease which broke out in Tanzania earlier this year risks spreading to Southern Africa, posing a mortal...
Low-Stress Key to Reproduction
Speaking at the Two-Tonne Sow (2TS) Focus on Breeding events, Dutch pig expert Dr Nicoline Soede showed how removing stress...
Consultation on Controlling TB
Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, is urging animal keepers and owners to respond to the Assembly Government’s consultation on...
Strong Immunity and Fertility
A study involving sheep found that strong immunity may play a key role in determining long life – but at...
Gov’s Response to Animal Disease to be Tested
A major national exercise involving Animal Health, Defra, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government and key operational partners, is...
CSR: How will it affect you?
The Comprehensive Spending Review has been announced by the government, but how will this shake up affect the veterinary profession?...
Reports of Deliberate Infection
Investigations are currently being undertaken by DARD officials in Northern Ireland in relation to alleged incidents where herds have been...
Follow up Visits in Wales Offered
Follow up visits to advise cattle keepers how they can improve biosecurity on their farms are being offered in the...
Cuts Must Not Affect Welfare
Harvey Locke, President of the BVA The BVA has said it is pleased and relieved with the majority of Defra’s...