EAE vaccine now available following supply shortages
20th September 2023
Following the arrival of new vaccine stocks, sheep farmers tupping late in October are being encouraged to vaccinate their flocks against EAE (enzootic abortion of ewes) to protect the health and welfare of their ewes and prevent abortions during lambing.
Looming threat of African Swine Fever prompts biosecurity alert
19th September 2023
Following reports of African Swine Fever (ASF) being detected in Sweden for the first time, industry groups are urging farmers to ramp up biosecurity and called for stricter border control measures to prevent the devastating disease from reaching UK shores.
Pre-calving supplement offers nutrition boost as forage quality declines
19th September 2023
Beef and dairy farmers preparing for the autumn calving season will likely need to support their cows with additional supplementation to make up for a decline in forage quality, according to Dr Alison Bond, nutritionist for Rumenco.
Prices for Scottish lamb hold steady amid market trends
19th September 2023
As we move into autumn, a tight domestic supply of finished lambs, along with rising export demand and reduced imports from abroad have been supporting lamb prices in Scotland, the latest market report from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed.
Latest SenseHub update offers lifetime herd monitoring and enhanced milk analysis
18th September 2023
The new version of cow monitoring software SenseHub Dairy from MSD Animal Health now exclusively offers lifetime herd monitoring in addition to next-level insights into behavioural patterns, milking trends and milk quality.
Bovine TB: New general licence hailed a “win-win” for farmers
18th September 2023
Defra and the Welsh Government have introduced a general licence to cover the movement of TB restricted cattle to an AFU or slaughterhouse.
Thriving orange markets provide a valuable lifeline to dairy farmers
15th September 2023
TB-restricted or orange markets have been increasing in numbers and popularity, providing farmers with TB-affected herds a vital avenue to get a fair price for their dairy-bred calves, thereby supporting the aims and priorities of the GB Dairy Calf Strategy.
Farmer behaviour critical to controlling livestock disease outbreaks, study shows
15th September 2023
New research by the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham has revealed how differences in farmer behaviour, particularly around vaccination uptake, can influence the outcome of livestock disease outbreaks.
Campaign aimed at farmers and vets looks to promote healthy feet in sheep
14th September 2023
Led by the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG), the #HealthyFeetHappySheep campaign launched last week (7th September) aims to educate vets and farmers on all aspects of sheep foot health and signpost the industry to the latest resources.
Farmers advised to be on the lookout for ragwort and hemlock poisoning
12th September 2023
Following ragwort and hemlock poisoning cases reported in cattle and pigs by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), AHDB is urging farmers to make sure they are familiar with the signs of toxicity and be on the lookout for poisonous plants in their fields.
Sheep farming event says ‘Time waits for no man’ when it comes to diversification
12th September 2023
Those who attended the National Sheep Association (NSA) Northern Region event last Friday had their eyes opened to the opportunities and potential pitfalls of ways to diversify sheep farming enterprises.
Pig numbers in England reported as lowest in a decade
12th September 2023
The latest figures from Defra have revealed total pig numbers in England have fallen by half a million this year, hitting the lowest levels seen since 2011 at 3.63 million head.