Antimicrobials in agriculture 15 Jan 2020 Antibiotic sales have seen a 53 percent reduction since 2013 – a great step in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Challenging limitation in large animal practice 14 Jan 2020 What was discussed at the British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress 2019?
The role of surveillance in disease control 25 Nov 2019 OV Conference delegates were told that detecting and reporting unusual cases is key to protecting the UK’s livestock
Assuring the welfare of geese and turkeys this Christmas 12 Nov 2019 What should vets look out for to ensure the welfare of these birds is not compromised?
How will artificial intelligence change farm practice? 21 Oct 2019 After 14 years in practice, Phil Elkins tells us why he made the move to developing innovative farm health solutions
Lameness and cattle standards 21 Oct 2019 What were the key takeaway messages from the Total Dairy Seminar 2019?
Bovine respiratory disease investigations in calves 18 Oct 2019 How to diagnose, treat and prevent a respiratory disease outbreak
Mycoplasma bovis infections are on the rise 18 Oct 2019 How do we manage the steadily spreading disease?
Post-Brexit farming concerns 7 Oct 2019 How will the agricultural industry in the UK be affected post-Brexit?
Do farm assurance schemes provide a life worth living? 9 Sep 2019 Schemes in the UK are falling short of citizen expectations and the ambition to provide a “good life” for farm animals
Building better relationships with farmers 30 Jul 2019 How to develop rapport and improve means of communication with farm clients
Veterinary practices and a bovine TB future 29 Jul 2019 Will the vet’s role evolve in an updated picture of bovine TB in the UK?
Nematode control in cattle 25 Jul 2019 Developing an effective plan for controlling roundworm and reducing disease risk in summer
Engaging with sheep clients 25 Jun 2019 How can vets improve their communication to farmers and become more involved with sheep health?
What can we learn from cattle contact chains? 24 Jun 2019 Analysing the network of cattle movements in the UK could improve the control of diseases, including bovine TB
Stay up to date with African swine fever prevention 21 Jun 2019 Promoting effective biosecurity practices is key to halting the spread of the devastating disease in Europe
Do we need better relationships with backyard poultry keepers? 19 Jun 2019 A research project in Scotland revealed attitudes of backyard keepers to biosecurity and veterinary care for their animals
Keep tabs on behaviour to boost welfare 10 Jun 2019 An insight into what animals are feeling, expressing and experiencing can guide improvements in health and welfare
Building sustainability into practice 22 May 2019 What does it mean to be a sustainable large animal practice?
Could pain management be the missing piece for pig productivity? 21 May 2019 How pain identification and management will feature in the future of pig production
