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New model to predict effectiveness of livestock vaccines
The study has implications for the design of vaccines and vaccination programmes in livestock. Researchers use model to study effectiveness...
Philippines confirms first outbreaks of ASF
Strict quarantine and monitoring protocols are in place to protect pig farms elsewhere in the country. Fourteen out of 20...
UK will adopt EU animal welfare standards post-Brexit, Defra minister
“We will remain global leaders in environmental protection and animal welfare standards" – Lod Gardiner. NPA says announcement has ‘significant’...
Blowfly risk should still be viewed as “high,” experts warn
“The strike risk should still be viewed as ‘high’ throughout most lowland areas of the UK." A warm, wet autumn...
Farmers urged to check cattle for summer mastitis
"It is essential stockpeople pay careful attention when checking cows" – Dr Basil Lowman. SRUC expert issues warning amid rise...
New foot-and-mouth vaccine marks a significant milestone
Scientists hope the vaccine will address the current shortfall in availability. Vaccine less reliant on cold-chain transport and storage A...