Livestock News
Climate change could bring new disease threat
GREATER vigilance is needed as climate change alters the seasonality of endemic infections and the likely appearance of formerly unseen parasites, warned vet scientists at a North West Livestock Health and Welfare Conference held at Liverpool University’s vet school.
No room for complacency on bluetongue
THERE is no room for complacency in the mission to keep British livestock free from the bluetongue disease, farmers have been warned.
Welsh feed rules extended as cold snap continues
WITH farmers across Wales still experiencing one of the hardest winters for more than 30 years the Welsh Assembly Government has further relaxed the rules on supplementary feeding.
BVD plan key to halting decline in Scottish breeding herd
Eradication of (BVD) has been highlighted in the Pack Inquiry into Future Farming Support in Scotland as part of the solution to the problem of falling Scottish breeding cow numbers.
Johnes infections on the rise
Veterinary diagnosis confirmed the incidence of Johnes disease is increasing, said David Gibson, Perth-based SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer (VIO).
Monitor farm for Caithness
SCOTLAND’S monitor farm network has been extended with the selection of John McKenzie’s Westfield Farm, which he runs with step son Gary Elder at Thurso
Wales flock advice now bilingual
A bilingual booklet to help Welsh sheep farmers protect their flocks and businesses from the effects of disease has been produced by Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
New secretary for Galloways
TAKING on the role of secretary for the Belted Galloway Cattle Society is Ian Sutherland of Alnwick, Northumberland.
Fall in zoonotic infections in Europe
LATEST statistics show the number of humans affected by zoonotic infections (diseases transmitted from animals) fell across Europe between 2007 and 2008.
Charolais sales at record levels
RECORD sales in 2009 have been announced by the British Charolais Cattle Society with the 746 bulls sold at auction (10 per cent more than 2008) averaging £4,689 (up 40 per cent).
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Don't abandon anti-bluetongue measures
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Evaluation 'crucial' to genomic revolution
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‘Proceed with caution’, advise speakers
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Across-breed genetics valuation aids cross and pedigree breeders
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Second generation SNP chip available ‘in months’
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Round up from the marts - February 5
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Farmers need better guidance on TB policies
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Warning to pregnant women during lambing season
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Confusion over Scots EID aid package
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Farmers need a better handle on bovine TB
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Debate over using levy money for research
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Climate change action key for livestock producers
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Government 'must step in' to save dairy farmers
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‘I have not refused to tackle TB in badgers’ – Benn
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Pig castration drug sparks debate
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'Illegal pig farming' caught on film
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EID funding welcomed by Scottish industry
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NFU 'not doing enought to help OP victims'
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Scotland to embrace full EID
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Investigation after 22 cattle found dead on NI farm
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Eblex to host open meeting in the Peaks
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Farmer convicted of falsifying TB test
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Tories distance themselves from Cost Sharing plans
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Defra unveils plans to link disease compensation to biosecurity
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Defra to publish Responsibility and Cost Sharing plans
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Welsh Assembly to remove cap on NVZ grants
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Twin lamb disease risk in cold snap
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Keep bluetongue at bay by vaccinating all stock
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Welsh meat tackles the language barrier
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Dairy farmers asked how to spend £25m rescue package



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