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Boehringer’s classical swine fever live vaccine approved
CSF has caused huge economic losses to China’s pig farming industry. Vaccine will play a vital role in eradicating the...
New treatment to tackle red mite in backyard poultry
The successful Exzolt treatment is now available in a smaller bottle for backyard flocks. Treatment is administered through drinking water...
Brexit no-deal could be “catastrophic” for animal welfare
"Time is precious and short and there is a lot that needs to be done" – David Bowles, RSPCA. Animal...
UK declared free of avian influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to circulate in Europe. Chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss calls for all poultry keepers to...
‘Listening’ to newly-hatched chicks could improve welfare – study
"The results of this research show how useful vocalisations can be for monitoring welfare" – Dr Alan McElligott. Analysing chicks’...
New booklet on sustainable parasite control
The booklet explores the control of liver fluke, roundworm and sheep scab. Resource will help farmers make informed decisions about...
New podcast series for cattle vets
The podcast will be especially useful to farm animal practitioners. CattleCast contains CPD, news and support for practitioners on the...
Vets call on House of Lords to safeguard British food
The open letter calls on the House of Lords to reject the Agriculture Bill and return it to the House...
African swine fever vaccine moves step closer
"It is very encouraging to see that the genes we have selected are able to protect pigs against ASF". 100 per...
Blowfly risk rises to ‘medium’ in southern England
"Strike risk typically changes very slowly at the start of the season". Warmer weather triggers NADIS alert system. The risk...