Farm Animal

An awareness of the real time required to achieve eradication revealed from local recent data may prevent unrealistic expectations of any initiatives implemented

A five-point plan was developed to tackle lameness in sheep: avoid, treat, quarantine, cull and vaccinate

Experiences from 2001 should not be overlooked, and there are parallels to be drawn with the COVID-19 pandemic

Considerations to keep birds biosecure, healthy and happy despite the threat of avian influenza

Prevention, early detection and prompt treatment of bovine respiratory disease is essential to minimise its impact

A greater understanding of the disease also known as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis and its prevention would be welcomed by both farmers and vets

The British Mastitis Conference 2020 discussed new developments in tackling mastitis, from the value of selective dry cow therapy at quarter level to the impact of automatic milking systems

Goats are more susceptible to endoparasites than sheep and never form an immunity to the parasites, unlike their ovine counterparts

The metabolic abnormalities commonly seen in mature cattle are quite different from those of calves and other species so must be discussed separately

Despite being able to work in the fresh air with space and applied hygiene, there are still dangers and analysing risk is now the norm

As veterinary surgeons, we need to be confident with diagnosing and treating red mite to help owners manage the issue

The ability to eradicate BVD from individual farms within two years was identified for the UK, but national eradication is a tougher task

How do practitioners apply the science of killing to arrange or deliver on-farm killing in a safe and humane manner?

Reporting of abortions in cattle is essential to maintain the GB’s status as officially brucellosis free

An increased understanding of the benefits of eradication from herds will result in a better control of IBR, a serious and endemic disease in the UK

In this fast-moving and regulated area, the OV Conference Online is your best opportunity to stay informed on the most recent developments to affect the profession and your role within it

Goats need specific consideration when faced with diagnosis and therapy as they differ greatly from other animals

Are we thinking proactively in regard to farm animal mutilations and doing what is best for the welfare of calves?

P4 plays a key role in reproductive events associated with establishment and maintenance of pregnancy

With milk producers needing an approved Johne’s disease control strategy, it is important to understand the risks of this disease