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Cattle insecticide could reduce risk of leishmaniasis, study finds

Cattle insecticide could reduce risk of leishmaniasis, study finds

Leishmaniasis is transmitted by sand flies. Researchers assess efficacy of Fipronil The cattle insecticide fipronil could reduce leishmaniasis risk in...

Campaign calls for clear food labelling

Campaign calls for clear food labelling

The majority of European consumers are confused by current labelling which often does not allow them to gauge animal welfare...

Mastitis therapy – some new approaches

Mastitis remains one of the most important endemic diseases of dairy herds.   ...

Owen Atkinson

Trust key to improving animal health on dairy farms, study finds

Improving trust between farmers and veterinary surgeons is key to improving animal health on dairy farms, according to new research....

Discovery sheds light on BSE

Discovery sheds light on BSE

BSE is caused by a misfolded protein called a prion. Prion research used imaging process called electron cryomicroscopy The structure...

Free trade deal could be 'catastrophic' for sheep farmers

Free trade deal could be ‘catastrophic’ for sheep farmers

The NSA says the consequences could be dire for the sheep sector, which is already suffering as a result of...