Could we improve animal welfare by harnessing human culture?11 Feb 2019Mark Fisher, author of Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics: The evolving story of our relationship with farm animals, explains the complexities of farm animal welfare
Deer farming in the UK08 Feb 2019Expert insight into managing farmed deer is provided in part one of a two-part article from a UK-based deer specialist
The rise in equine obesity08 Feb 2019It is time for the veterinary profession to act on the increasing prevalence of obesity in horses
A year of activity and progression01 Feb 2019What are the current priorities for vets working in the large animal sector?
What is the best bedding option for cows?14 Jan 2019Current evidence suggests that sand is the preferred bedding for dairy cows, while mattresses and straw are worse options
Robotic milking and mastitis control29 Dec 2018As an unbiased party, vets can help farmers make the right decision over whether to invest in a milking robot
Updates from the cattle congress21 Dec 2018Mastitis, antibiotics and Brexit were covered in the broad programme at the 2018 British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress
Working together to tackle mastitis12 Dec 2018At the British Mastitis Conference, antimicrobials, dry cow therapy and teat sealants were highlighted as topics to discuss with farmers
Important ectoparasites of sheep and cattle23 Nov 2018A summary of common and emerging exotic ectoparasites found on farmed ruminants in the UK
Lessons in TB control from home and abroad21 Nov 2018At the Official Vet Conference 2018, discussions around bovine TB ranged from badger ecology in the UK to white-tailed deer hunting in the US
Preparing for fluke this winter10 Nov 2018Following one of the hottest summers on record, how vigilant should we be against liver fluke?
Respiratory disease in sheep01 Aug 2017TERESA NAVARRO RODRIGO and JOSÉ MARÍA GONZÁLEZ-SAINZ examine the various forms of disease and what can be done about them
Discussing bovine TB with clients01 Oct 2011VETERINARY PRACTICE looks at how a sensible way forward on reducing the incidence of TB in cattle could actually result in the Government saving some money
Quarantine treatments essential to protect flocks01 Oct 2011VETERINARY surgeons have been reminded of the importance of quarantine dosing for sheep because of the inherent risk of introducing new parasites and diseases onto farm. Anthelmintic-resistant worms a…
Worms come home to roost01 Oct 2008SUSAN McKAY discusses the risk of worms in domestic poultry and the need for preventive strategies
