Health

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said livestock vaccinations could be complex but provided huge benefits, not just for animal health and welfare but also had a positive impact on food, economic and job security in the UK. Photo: Misset

14-06-2022 | News

UK dairy herd vaccinations guideline provides new vision

The study, which is being carried out by agricultural consultants ADAS and Qa Research, is investigating different design options for potential animal welfare incentive schemes Defra are considering. Photo: Ronald Hissink

08-06-2022 | News

UK: Rewarding higher animal welfare on dairy farms

In a briefing, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza reminded the nation that it is illegal to move cloven-hoofed animals and their products out of the FMD protection zone without permission from the state veterinary services. Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-05-2022 | News

South Africa battles Foot and Mouth Disease

It’s important to maintain good management practices when working and moving animals. Photo: Anne van der Woude

25-05-2022 | Article

Tackling biosecurity from a management perspective

Research has indicated that NSAIDs do play an important role in the treatment of digital dermatitis resulting in reduced pain, improved mobility scores and increased milk yields. Photo: Mark Pasveer

25-05-2022 | Expert opinion

NSAIDs – a solution to treating digital dermatitis?

Researchers evaluated the combined effects of six herbal extracts, which were harnessed for the formulation of polyherbal nano-colloids (PHNc), to control bovine mastitis-causing pathogens Photo: Mark Pasveer

24-05-2022 | Article

Prevent mastitis: An effective alternative to antibiotics

Summit moderator Donatello Piras (l) and host Roland van der Post discussing the impressive outcome of the three-day Global Feed Safety Summit in Berlin. Photo: Fabian Brockotter

23-05-2022 | Article

Dealing with industry challenges at the GFSS

Foot-and-mouth disease leads to reduced feed intake and a sharp drop in milk production can be seen in dairy cows. Photo: Henk Riswick

12-05-2022 | News

Foot and Mouth Disease strikes Indonesia

Dairy Day will bring a country-specific look to mycotoxins. Photo: Brecht Denil

10-05-2022 | News

Dairy Day and Young Scientists Forum at World Mycotoxin Forum

Pathogens and Prevention Special Photo: James Archer_CDC

05-05-2022 | News

Coming soon: Pathogens and Prevention Special

Pathogens & Prevention - key strategies for healthy livestock

Sunita van Es Sahota, editor special projects

29-06-2020 | Expert opinion

Staying vigilant against diseases

A digital pen and a smartphone can be used with a visitors book for an easy solution to generate useful on-farm information. Photo: Carlos Piñeiro

29-06-2020 | Article

New paradigms for disease prevention

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