animal health

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Adrian Fellows, chief executive of infection control specialists Aga2Tech

Sales decreased by 2% since 2023 and 57% since 2014 making the UK one of the lowest prescribers of veterinary antibiotics in Europe

Vet, Jim McKinstry of Farm Gate Vets shares his advice on managing calf pneumonia this autumn and winter

Keep an eye out for dung consistency, cudding and body condition this winter when evaluating how diets are performing

Teamwork has been key for tackling Johne’s disease in Micheal Brown's dairy cattle at Coton Hall Farm in Staffordshire

FUW expresses relief following farmers' struggle to negotiate policy changes and trade rules

Reduced feed and water intakes, nasal discharge and reduced milk production are some of the clinical signs of avian influenza seen in US dairy cattle

Defra has confirmed multiple new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza and reintroduces mandatory housing measures for poultry in north, central and east of England

UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation

One Sussex sheep farm is fine-tuning feeding strategies to maximise the potential of autumn grazing