Livestock

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

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

Wound management is a day one skill for farm animal vets and there are many aspects to consider

An expert round table discussed the impact of using health monitors in dairy cattle

Vets were urged to consider how best to develop a structured approach to mastitis with clients

The aim of regenerative agriculture is to reboot the functionality of an ecosystem and promote biodiversity

OV Conference delegates were told that detecting and reporting unusual cases is key to protecting the UK’s livestock

What were the key takeaway messages from the Total Dairy Seminar 2019?

How to diagnose, treat and prevent a respiratory disease outbreak

How do we manage the steadily spreading disease?

Recent steps forward in pain recognition and mastitis were discussed at the 2019 Total Dairy Seminar

Teams are working to devise the best response to a new strain of BTV-8 arriving in the UK

Get up to date with the UK’s notifiable disease risks and policy changes at the 2019 Official Veterinarian Conference

New border campaign to tackle African swine fever threat

How to develop rapport and improve means of communication with farm clients

Will the vet’s role evolve in an updated picture of bovine TB in the UK?

Developing an effective plan for controlling roundworm and reducing disease risk in summer

How can vets improve their communication to farmers and become more involved with sheep health?