Any UK sheep producers that have experienced more than 2% of their flock aborting this year are being urged to blood test affected ewes for exposure…
Month: June 2016
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), Goat Veterinary Society (GVS), and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) welcomed the announcement at the end of…
Even at temperatures as low as 20°C, heat stress can reduce feed intake, drop butterfats and cut milk yields by up to 20%, warns KW nutritionist…
The NFU welcomes the news that Bluetongue vaccine will be available from mid-July and is now telling farmers to speak to their vets as a matter…
Reducing antibiotic use in the dairy herd should be a target for all vets and farmers. Now a presentation at a principal European conference has shown…
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to get advice from their SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) on new SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) quarantine guidelines. “The…
A batch of the bluetongue vaccines, Zulvac® 8 Bovis and Zulvac® 8 Ovis, is expected to become available to veterinary practices in mid-July. Manufacturer Zoetis urges…
With an 80% chance that the bluetongue virus will reach the south of the country later this summer1, MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health…
South Caernarfon Creameries has announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply Sainsbury’s with their Basics Cheese range. The contract includes 13 products across…
The 2016/2017 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) have been updated with five new ryegrass varieties. The lists are an invaluable resource for grassland farmers, enabling…