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Ketosis in dairy herds

Farm animal vet Owen Atkinson discusses a widespread and important disease…...

Owen Atkinson
Report celebrates genetic advances in sheep industry

Report celebrates genetic advances in sheep industry

The report features success stories from farmers who have found huge benefit from flock recording. Genetic gain ‘having a real...

Bluetongue virus crosses Austrian border

Bluetongue virus crosses Austrian border

A fast-moving outbreak of bluetongue virus has spread to Austria. Brings number of BTV4 positive countries to three  A fast-moving...

Early arrival for dairy farmer payments

The UK secured a support package of £26.6 million from the European Commission in September. Support payments appear in bank...

Should PED become a notifiable disease?

Should PED become a notifiable disease?

"The threat posed to the health of Scottish pig herds by PED is substantial". Scottish government launches new consultation  ...

New bovine TB campaign revealed

New bovine TB campaign revealed

In low risk areas of the country, it is estimated that 50 per cent of new TB breakdowns are caused...

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