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At the end of October 2023 there were a total of 7,500 dairy farmers remaining in England, Scotland and Wales, which shows a decline of -4.5% compared to the same period the previous year. Photo: Canva
10-01 | News

Milk price drop leads to fall in GB dairy farm numbers

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

The report highlights the importance of understanding weather-related risks and impacts across all aspects of a dairy farm business and identifies ways to build resilience on farm. Photo: Henk Riswick
15-12-2023 | News

Dairy farm risks and resilience in the face of climate change

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

UKCEH scientists will take samples of the breath of healthy cattle and those that are confirmed to have BRD. They will then use a chemical ionisation mass spectrometer to identify which particular gases known as volatile metabolites are associated with healthy or diseased cattle. This will inform the development of low-cost sensors that will be integrated into automatic calf feeders to monitor the breath of animals as they feed. Photo: Canva
21-11-2023 | News

Real-time monitoring of Bovine Respiratory Disease

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

The UK Veterinary Antibiotic Resistance and Sales Surveillance Report for 2022 shows that sales of antibiotic intramammary tubes for lactating cows showed a 15% reduction from 0.5 Defined Course Dose for veterinary (DCDvet) (2019-2021 average) to 0.49 DCDvet (2020-2022 average). Photo: Canva
07-11-2023 | News

Progress in tackling antibiotic use in UK dairy

The aim of the longitudinal study was to measure the association between the transmission routes via the dam and the environment on a calf that subsequently tested serologically positive for MAP. Photo: Joris Telders
01-11-2023 | News

Johne’s Disease – environmental and dam risks

Commenting on the current state of the UK dairy industry, NFU regional dairy board chair Stephen Dark admitted dairy farmers were feeling under pressure due to low prices but hoped the situation would improve in the coming year. Photo: Canva
11-10-2023 | News

Recent figures: High costs and reduced income to hit UK dairy