Assessing the current state of bovine TB on farms 2 Dec 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on presentations at both the 2015 BCVA congress and the recent OV conference which examined the issues but still left some questions unanswered
Facing up to the difficult questions… 1 Nov 2015 RICHARD GARD presents the first of his reports from the recent congress of the British Cattle Veterinary Association, oncentrating on some of the more contentious issues
Insight into cattle genomics for vets 1 Nov 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on the latest developments in identifying the genetic potential of bulls and heifers and how much veterinary involvement might be required
Some possible solutions to assist feeding the world in 2050 - part 3 1 Oct 2015 Dr TONY ANDREWS concludes his discussion of the challenges facing food producers in feeding an everexpanding global population, and the role veterinarians will play in achieving sustainability
A change of direction for sheep worming 1 Oct 2015 RICHARD GARD reports from a recent meeting hosted by Zoetis at which the latest thinking on anthelmintic resistance was one of several topics to be discussed
The milk crisis: a big issue for practices? 1 Oct 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on the current crisis and believes the future make-up of dairy herds is a real problem with the next few months likely to influence the future for many veterinary practices
Some possible solutions to assist feeding the world in 2050 - part 2 1 Sep 2015 Dr TONY ANDREWS continues his discussion of the challenges facing food producers in feeding an everexpanding global population and offers a number of possible solutions in meeting them
Cattle research projects under the spotlight 1 Sep 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s latest projects and how it is working with various industry collaborators to acquire meaningful results
One man’s impressions of a huge event 1 Sep 2015 RICHARD GARD reports from the 2015 Livestock Event at which there was so much to see and do, with sessions covering some of the more pressing issues facing the livestock industry today
Learning how to use laparoscopy in cattle 1 Aug 2015 Mark Crawshaw describes a practical course on bovine endoscopy he went on recently at the Shepton Veterinary Centre in Somerset – and then putting it into practice back home.
Some possible solutions to assist feeding the world in 2050 - part 1 1 Aug 2015 Dr TONY ANDREWS continues his discussion of the challenges facing food producers in feeding an everexpanding global population and offers a number of possible solutions in meeting them
Goat on the menu 1 Aug 2015 RICHARD GARD reports from the latest meeting of the Goat Veterinary Society, at which the topics included euthanasia, disease surveillance and stress
An effective mix of dairy professionals 1 Aug 2015 RICHARD GARD reports from the Total Dairy Seminar, an international gathering at which topics included hoof trimming, the value of ‘beef cows’ in the USA, dry cow management and the importance of vent…
Keeping up with the field on animal welfare 1 Aug 2015 ANDREW KNIGHT reports on a recent meeting which looked at principles of welfare assessment and their application to dairy cattle, farmed pigs, small ruminants, shelter animals and elephants in zoos
Difficult issues for cattle keepers 1 Jul 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on the latest developments in the dairy industry and looks forward to the calendar of events which promise some keen points for discussion
Unanswered questions at lameness conference 1 Jun 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on papers and posters presented at the 2015 Cattle Lameness Conference held in April which looked at many of the factors involved in achieving optimum foot health
Bovine TB: a lack of shared understanding 1 Jun 2015 RICHARD GARD reports on a debate held by the Badger Trust on the role of badgers in the spread of bovine TB and finds there was little common ground on the best way forward in controlling the disease
Selective dry cow therapy 1 Jun 2015 PETER EDMONDSON discusses the use of selective dry cow therapy, which is intended to reduce antibiotic use and the likelihood of resistance, and calls on the profession to be proactive in this approac…
Dairy farming: what is the future? 1 May 2015 RICHARD GARD listened to the lively presentations at a recent meeting which considered what might happen within a dairy industry which is said to be changing faster than at any time in the past 50 yea…
Expanding cattle disease control… 1 Apr 2015 RICHARD GARD provides a round-up of initiatives and research progress on a number of the common conditions of both beef and dairy cattle and the need for continuing and greater veterinary involvement