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Report links antibiotic use and resistance
Overall, the report says the use of antibiotics is higher in food-producing animals than humans, but this varies depending on...
Developments in treating cattle lameness – part 2
In the second installment of Owen Atkinson's series on lameness, he introduces EDPET and some new thoughts on toes. ...
Sheep vaccines – benefit and limitations
Prevention is better than cure but vaccination should only be used where and when necessary, as Emily Sycamore explains. ...
Scotland achieves BSE safe level
The World Health Organisation (OIE) now recognises Scotland as having a BSE negligible status. Vets say recognition is a ‘great...
Grant to reduce number of chickens used in research
The grant will fund the development of laboratory techniques for studying poultry viral diseases, without the need to infect live...
APHA launches new sheep disease dashboard
The APHA has launched a new sheep disease dashboard for vets and farmers. Facility gives vets and farmers easy access...