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Oregano oil can reduce antimicrobial resistance in calves – study
Scientists found that adding oregano oil to a calf’s diet can significantly reduce levels of E.coli bacteria that are resistant...
£3 billion funding support confirmed for farmers in time for 2020
The UK will leave the CAP Direct Payments scheme in 2020, but this will be replaced by a new system...
Irish minister rejects call for live animal export ban
Mr Creed asserted that the majority of live animal exports from Ireland are bovines and, unlike Romania, Ireland exports very...
Study shows cows communicate through individual ‘voice’
This research could help farmers to identify individuals in cattle and better recognise their needs. Results could help farmers to...
Marek’s disease and avian flu vaccine developed
Scientists inserted avian influenza into the turkey herpesvirus that is used in Marek’s disease vaccines. Gene-editing technique faster than previous...
Bovine kobuvirus identified in US cattle
Bovine kobuvirus was first discovered in Japan in 2003. Surveillance urgently needed to determine spread Bovine kobuvirus (BKV) has been...
European sheep network project awarded funding
The project will involve partners from a number of countries including the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Turkey. New project...
Study reveals replication sites of emerging pig disease
Research could be used in the development of vaccines. Confirms structures are similar to those in same virus family The...
Avian influenza confirmed in Suffolk
H5 low pathogen avian influenza has been identified at a commercial chicken farm in Suffolk. More than 20,000 birds to...
Applications open for BVDzero Case Awards 2020
The BVDzero Case Awards aim to encourage the search for clinical and subclinical cases of BVD in cattle. Boehringer Ingelheim...