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Pirbright partners on projects to develop PRRS vaccines
PRRSV is responsible for one of the most damaging diseases to the global pig industry. Disease costs pig farmers in...
‘Social distancing’ in sheep could eliminate maedi-visna in flock – study finds
Meadi-visna is an incurable and eventually fatal disease that occurs in most sheep-keeping areas globally. Scientists find much higher rates...
Study reveals key markers for chicken health and productivity
Researchers studied the DNA of more than 700 chicken from a village in Ethiopia. Findings will help to support the development of...
Poultry keepers urged to prepare for winter avian flu
The UK is currently free of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Chief vets issue joint statement on ‘increasing risk of disease’....
££25m in grants made available to farmers to boost productivity
The grants form the third and final round of the Government’s Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme. Funding can be used...
Winners of 2020 European PRRS Research Award announced
The award aims to bolster research into Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). Funding prize will aid understanding of costly...
Training fund to help vets prepare for Brexit
A £300,000 training fund is now available for vets and local authority officials to assist with Brexit preparation. Fund aims...
Product defect recall alert
Huvepharma N.V have contacted wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to examine inventory immediately. Gallifen 200 mg/ml Suspension and Pigfen 200...
DNA discovery could help treat Marek’s disease
Scientists identified regions of chicken DNA that are seen to play a role in disease resistance. Scientists identify genetic regions...
Sheep Veterinary Society appoints new president
Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society Amanda Carson to lead discussions on sheep health and...