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UK farm animal antibiotics targets announced for 2024
RUMA’s Targets Task Force Report 2020 sets out targets for the aquaculture, pigs, poultry and ruminant sectors for the next...
Veterinary antibiotic sales halved in five years
There has been an overall fall in the level of resistance in E. coli from healthy pigs at slaughter since...
Breeding for disease resilience is more cost-effective, study suggests
The study highlights the cost benefits of breeding animals to be resilient against disease. Scientists develop mathematical models to estimate...
Issues reported with supply of lactating cow intramammary antibiotics
Ubro Yellow Milking Cow Intramammary Suspension is one of the products to be suspended. VMD updates list of available products...
BVA welcomes passing of Agriculture Bill into law
Under the new system, farmers will be rewarded for upholding higher animal welfare standards. "It is essential that veterinary expertise...
New research project aims to use AI to identify sick livestock
The study will combine artificial intelligence with behavioural analytics to provide insight into animal health. ‘Cutting-edge’ technology to reduce environmental...
UK declares Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
Keepers with 500 birds or more will need to restrict access for non-essential people on their sites. Bird keepers across...
Ceva to host webinar on bovine respiratory disease
The event will include the use of autogenous vaccines and a case study demonstrating their benefits. Event promises to take...
Highly pathogenic avian flu found in wild geese
HPAI H5N8 has been confirmed in wild geese. Farmers urged to strengthen their biosecurity measures. Highly pathogenic avian influenza has...
UK avian flu level threat raised to ‘high’
Two cases of avian influenza and increasing reports in Europe have prompted chief vets to increase the UK’s avian flu...