The future of bovine TB control 14 Apr 2021 An awareness of the real time required to achieve eradication revealed from local recent data may prevent unrealistic expectations of any initiatives implemented
Reducing lameness in the national flock – a never-ending story? 1 Mar 2021 A five-point plan was developed to tackle lameness in sheep: avoid, treat, quarantine, cull and vaccinate
Looking back at the impact of the 2001 FMD outbreak 1 Mar 2021 Experiences from 2001 should not be overlooked, and there are parallels to be drawn with the COVID-19 pandemic
New Forest eye – a global issue 7 Dec 2020 A greater understanding of the disease also known as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis and its prevention would be welcomed by both farmers and vets
Managing mastitis 7 Dec 2020 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
What is the current situation with sheep and goat nematodes? 2 Nov 2020 Goats are more susceptible to endoparasites than sheep and never form an immunity to the parasites, unlike their ovine counterparts
Cattle vets and COVID-19 1 Oct 2020 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
Poultry red mite – not just a commercial chicken problem 3 Sep 2020 As veterinary surgeons, we need to be confident with diagnosing and treating red mite to help owners manage the issue
Social distancing for cattle to eradicate BVD 3 Sep 2020 The ability to eradicate BVD from individual farms within two years was identified for the UK, but national eradication is a tougher task
On-farm slaughter and killing 3 Sep 2020 How do practitioners apply the science of killing to arrange or deliver on-farm killing in a safe and humane manner?
Monitoring brucellosis in Great Britain 3 Sep 2020 Reporting of abortions in cattle is essential to maintain the GB’s status as officially brucellosis free
Future developments for the Goat Veterinary Society 9 Jul 2020 Goats need specific consideration when faced with diagnosis and therapy as they differ greatly from other animals
Disbudding in calves – looking ahead to the future 9 Jul 2020 Are we thinking proactively in regard to farm animal mutilations and doing what is best for the welfare of calves?
The influence of progesterone pre- and post-service 9 Jul 2020 P4 plays a key role in reproductive events associated with establishment and maintenance of pregnancy
Action Johne’s: preventing disease by managing risk 1 Jun 2020 With milk producers needing an approved Johne’s disease control strategy, it is important to understand the risks of this disease
Farm animal wound management 1 Jun 2020 Wound management is a day one skill for farm animal vets and there are many aspects to consider
The use of approved tuberculin testers to be approved in England 1 Jun 2020 ATTs will be permitted to carry out all skin test types with the exception of tests for export purposes
ibTB.co.uk: an online system for bovine TB 1 Jun 2020 ibTB was set up to help cattle vets and farmers understand bTB levels in their area and inform purchasing decisions
Nematodirus in springtime lambs 1 May 2020 As the spring progresses and lambs are out at pasture, we must remain mindful of Nematodirus
COVID-19 and cattle vets 1 May 2020 How is the current global pandemic affecting the work of cattle vets in the UK?
