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Vet responds to Prime Minister's pig cull comments

Vet responds to Prime Minister’s pig cull comments

The NPA is calling on the government to introduce temporary visas for butchers. Duncan Berkshire says the remarks are "enormously...

New diagnostic tool for Johne's disease

New diagnostic tool for Johne’s disease

"Actiphage was found to be a useful screening test before animals were moved to reduce the risk of spread of...

Nominations open for Young Dairy Vet of the Year 2022

Nominations open for Young Dairy Vet of the Year 2022

The award celebrates a young vet who has made a significant impact on the wellbeing of the herds under their...

Sheep Vet Society names new president

Sheep Vet Society names new president

Rebecca Mearns has been named president of the Sheep Veterinary Society. Rebecca Mearns succeeds the role from Amanda Carson. The...

New insights into devastating cattle disease

New insights into devastating cattle disease

Trypanosomiasis causes economic hardship through fever, anaemia and weight loss. Finding could lead to new treatments for African trypanosomiasis. Researchers...

RSPCA calls for urgent action on CO2 supplies

RSPCA calls for urgent action on CO2 supplies

"The potential animal welfare impact of the ongoing shortage of CO2 for the stunning and slaughter for farm animals could...

Single BSE case found on Somerset farm

Single BSE case found on Somerset farm

"A single case of classical BSE has been confirmed on a farm in Somerset" – CVO Christine Middlemiss. Investigation underway to...

Independent cattle practice launches in Wales

Independent cattle practice launches in Wales

Richard Cumming and Lies Beekhuis. The Cattle Vet aims to support the industry in a changing and evolving market. A...

New embryo identification IVF method in Cattle discovered

New embryo identification IVF method in Cattle discovered

The breakthrough is set to reduce pregnancy issues in cows. The new method is ‘set to boost’ the dairy industry....

Bovine mastitis research receives funding boost

Bovine mastitis research receives funding boost

Bovine mastitis is considered to be one of the most common causes of economic loss for cattle farmers worldwide. Anifera...