Animal Health News

CVS Farm practices are offering UK farmers subsidised antibody testing to assess colostrum management in neonatal beef sucklers.

Welsh farming leaders have urged the government to accelerate Bluetongue protection measures to safeguard important breeding livestock sales.

Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed that cows at Diddly Squat Farm tested positive for bovine TB.

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in the UK, with recent cases discovered near Dulverton, Somerset.

A Cumbrian veterinary practice is at the forefront of using cutting-edge keyhole surgery in cattle.

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.