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UK risk of Newcastle disease increased to medium

UK risk of Newcastle disease increased to medium

Outbreaks have been confirmed this month on two premises for commercial poultry in East Flanders. (Stock photo) Move from Defra...

PRRS diagnosis at record levels in early 2018

PRRS diagnosis at record levels in early 2018

Government vets say the unprecedented diagnosis rate could be down to better survival and transmission of the virus. Weather conditions...

Care of the dry cow

Farm animal vet Owen Atkinson discusses the energy requirements of non-lactating dairy cattle and why it is so important to...

Owen Atkinson

Sheep nutrition and its impact on production

Farm vet James Crilly explores how nutrition impacts the ewe's capacity to give birth to live, healthy and vigorous lambs.  ...

EU experts look at measures to prevent ASF

EU experts look at measures to prevent ASF

There were calls to harmonise the way in which wild boar data is collected across the EU. Report highlights strategies...

New beef cattle housing guidance for farmers

New beef cattle housing guidance for farmers

The booklet urges farmers to wash-down areas for vehicles and footwear to prevent the spread of disease. Booklet provides basic...