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The announcement has been welcomed by the farming community. Tom Bradshaw, NFU deputy president, said the expansion of PCR testing was a significant step. Photo: Mark Pasveer
13-02 | News

UK gov widens scope of PCR testing for bovine TB

In their study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers found that measuring non-verbal communication (in addition to common verbal communication) between vets and farmers during routine herd health consultations, is key to unlocking barriers for adopting biosecurity measures. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
12-02 | Article

Drivers and barriers in disease control and welfare in dairy

Good indicators of udder health are bulk tank somatic cell count and the rate of mastitis incidence. Photo: Cargill
01-02 | News

Udder health: Harnessing the power of postbiotics (Part 1)

Sarah Tomlinson, TB Advisory Service technical director and Kingshay veterinary consultant: “The biggest barrier to TB control was the 'them and us' mentality when it came to government, vets and farmers. We share a common goal, working towards a TB-free future." Photo: Canva
09-01 | News

Bovine TB at lowest levels in England for 15 years

Roundworms are ubiquitous in the UK cattle industry and are of growing concern for livestock producers and policy makers due to productivity impacts and the environmental impacts of livestock and associated treatments. Photo: Canva
20-12-2023 | News

Dairy farmers help explore roundworm management

Dave Armstrong, global director, Commercial and Medical Lead Livestock Diagnostics, Global Commercial Development at Zoetis Inc. Photo: Zoetis
14-12-2023 | Interview

Dave Armstrong, Zoetis: Targeted livestock therapy at the right time is key

Researchers examined the association of claw anatomy and sole temperature with the development of claw horn disruption lesions (CHDL). Photo: Canva
05-12-2023 | News

Lame cows: Importance of sole thickness in preventing lesions

New cases of bluetongue were detected through additional surveillance, rural affairs department Defra said. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
05-12-2023 | News

More cases of bluetongue found in the UK

Russia has a strong dependence on imported veterinary pharmaceuticals. Rosselhoznadzor estimated the share of imported vaccines in the Russian cattle industry to be 71%. Photo: Canva
28-11-2023 | News

New regulation in Russia disrupts supply of veterinary medicines

A 10km Temporary Control Zone has been established due to bluetongue disease, which covers the county town of Canterbury does not include the busy Ashford market. Photo: Canva
14-11-2023 | News

Bluetongue control zone launched in UK