Animal Health News

Sheep farmers have been urged to remain vigilant Haemonchus contortus infection as reports suggest the parasite is spreading across the UK.

Welsh farming community leaders said that the introduction of bluetongue-approved red markets is a “step forward” in supporting farmers affected by the current disease restrictions. 

Data from the THI-Live tool shows average temperatures reached concerning levels over the past month, raising concerns over cow health.

A three-year industry project has more than halved lameness levels across 10 Welsh sheep farms, saving £54K per year.

As temperatures have been very high across the UK in recent days, AHDB has issued practical guidance to help farmers protect cattle and sheep from heat stress.

The very dry, warm spring has raised red flags over cobalt and selenium levels, prompting concerns over lamb health.

The Scottish Government will provide match-funding of up to £100,000 to support the development of a new vaccine against Louping ill — a serious tick-borne viral disease affecting sheep.  

DEFRA announced that livestock farmers can now access founded vet visits for multiple herds or flocks belonging to the same farming business.

GB chief veterinary officers have urged farmers to consider the benefits of vaccination against bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3). 

DEFRA said that the country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been “significantly enhanced” today with the announcement of a £1 billion investment in a new National Biosecurity Centre. 

New data from CVS Farm’s recently launched dairy cow mastitis campaign has revealed that approximately 30% of its Mastatest submissions have either identified no bacteria or bacteria which do not benefit from antibiotic use. 

Experts provide an update on parasites, with liver fluke timings continuing to shift, monitoring needed for nematodirus and blowfly warnings.