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Immune system ‘could aggravate BRSV’

Immune system ‘could aggravate BRSV’

Scientists say large numbers of neutrophils contribute to some of the short term clinical signs associated with BRSV. Decreasing neutrophil...

Sheep ‘can read each other’s facial expressions’

Sheep ‘can read each other’s facial expressions’

Sheep are able to show a wide range of facial expressions, particularly those involving ear posture. Research has important animal...

Package to help vets engage farmers in parasite control

Package to help vets engage farmers in parasite control

The planners allow farmers and vets to work together to produce a plan for parasite control. Service provides monthly alerts...

Plan to protect animal welfare, farmers urged

Plan to protect animal welfare, farmers urged

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to assess their feed stores. Poor harvest in Northern Ireland has left fodder...

The power of proactive PR

Positive, proactive public relations can make a real difference to your bottom line, as Andrew Rea explains.  ...

Andrew Rea

An overview and update on bovine TB

Farm animal vet Paul Rodgers gives an overview of this disease, which has cost the farming industry £500m in the...

Paul Rogers