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Gene-edited chickens could prevent avian influenza pandemic

Gene-edited chickens could prevent avian influenza pandemic

The first DNA-edited chicks will be hatched at the Roslin Institute later this year. Poultry to act as a ‘buffer...

Farmers urged to warn public about risk of feeding pigs

Farmers urged to warn public about risk of feeding pigs

The NPA has issued a call to the Government to review its outdated feral pig plan. NPA urges pig producers...

France to cull wild boar to prevent ASF

France to cull wild boar to prevent ASF

France has stepped up surveillance measures since ASF was confirmed in wild boar in the Belgian region of Luxembourg in...

Assessing rumen health – a practical guide

Maintaining rumen health has become increasingly challenging owing to the vast energy requirements of the modern dairy cow for milk...

Milk fever – an overview

Large animal vet Jenny Bellini discusses this metabolic disease of dairy cows....

Jenni Bellini
AMR: Pig council publishes antibiotic guidelines

AMR: Pig council publishes antibiotic guidelines

The guidelines offer advice on how to use antibiotics when a veterinary surgeon has recommended them as appropriate. Guide aims...