Articles
Emerging pig diseases
Farm animal vet Max Wood looks at some of the disease pressures emerging from at home and abroad. ...
Maedi Visna in commercial flocks
Farm animal vet Liz Nabb explores the signs and symptoms of this chronic inflammatory disease of sheep. ...
New instruments for Johne’s disease and TB
The MilkEd project aimed to develop an instrument that could identify Johne’s disease in under 45 minutes. Prototypes ready for...
Gove outlines plans for farming post-Brexit
Mr Gove said he wants a new method of providing financial support to farmers, moving away from subsidies. Comments come...
Survey reveals signs of Schmallenberg in Scotland
Vets have found evidence that Schmallenberg Virus circulated in Dumfries and Galloway last autumn. Disease could lead to the birth...
Immune cell increases susceptibility to Marek’s disease
Marek’s disease virus is a major threat to the poultry industry. Study reveals new insights into the development of the...
New study sheds light on antibiotic use
Scientists analysed 358 dairy farms, including 81,000 cattle, over a 12-month period. Nottingham develops online tool for dairy vets and...
Defra announces more frequent bTB testing
The new rules will mainly affect the south west and parts of the Midlands. Changes to testing requirements in highest-risk...
Farmers underreport hare coursing due to intimidation – NFU
Hare coursing has been illegal in the UK since 2005, under The Hunting Act 2004. Police, CPS and NFU meet...
Brussels calls for action on tail biting in pigs
Under EU legislation, tail docking or reduction of corner teeth must not be carried out routinely unless there is evidence...