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Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in Greece
It is thought the outbreaks may have have been vector spread from recent outbreaks in Turkey. Disease reported in the...
PCV2 vaccine approved for pregnant sows
PCV2 can have a devastating impact on pig health, as well as economic losses for farmers. Vaccine is a first...
Ischaemic teat necrosis on the increase
Vets and farmers are being advised to look out for ischaemic teat necrosis – a condition which can lead to...

Mixed views on ‘Milk For Farmers’
Nearly 60 per cent of consumers thought they shouldn’t have to pay more for products, as farmers should already be...

40,000 sows now covered under disease charter
The charter was launched in June to encourage producers to share information quickly in the event of an outbreak. Sign...

Bluetongue ‘shaped by ability to re-assort genes’
"By introducing live attenuated virus vaccines, we may be contributing to the genetic variation of BTV." New study may have...