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Responsible use of antibiotics on dairy farms

Owen Atkinson looks ar the social aspects of antibiotic supply to dairy farms and practical steps to ensure more responsible...

Owen Atkinson

Large animal on call – a look at the logistics

Being well-prepared and well-equipped allows you to concentrate on what matters most – the call!    ...

Carolyn Baguley
Avian influenza prevention zone extended

Avian influenza prevention zone extended

Under the prevention zone, keepers in England are required to keep birds indoors or take practical steps to keep them...

New outbreak of H5N8 in Welsh backyard flock

New outbreak of H5N8 in Welsh backyard flock

The birds were culled prior confirmation of avian influenza as the disease was strongly suspected. (stock photo) Protection and surveillance...

Defra provides update on H5N8

Defra provides update on H5N8

Defra warns that in cold weather the virus will continue to be infectious in water and on some surfaces. Outbreaks...

H5N8 confirmed in England and Scotland

H5N8 confirmed in England and Scotland

Avian influenza strain H5N8 was confirmed in a wild peregrine falcon in Dumfries and Galloway Wild birds test positive for...