animal health

Bovine papular stomatitis is not commonly diagnosed on dairy farms but producers should be aware of the viral infection, as its symptoms can mimic much more serious diseases, including foot-and-mouth and bovine viral diarrhoea

The risk factors associated with keeping livestock are always changing, and managing day to day animal health challenges is critical

Attention to detail when it comes to rearing calves is the foundation for a successful herd

Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern about the situation and its proximity to the UK

Retained foetal membrane is a ‘tip of the iceberg’ condition which can range from mild, to very serious

There is a global shortage of vets and vet technicians, and one veterinary college in Canada is taking steps to try and address the challenge in its local area

Data capture systems are increasingly being used by dairy farmers and vets to inform herd health planning and benchmark performance

Following reports of high worm eggs counts across the country, sheep farmers should be on the lookout for worm and fluke risks in their flocks this autumn

A new technology which disrupts bacterial communication and behaviour is proving successful in on-farm mastitis control and could look to replace antibiotic treatment

Vet Graham Shepherd says there are some common myths when it comes to colostrum pasteurisation for calf feeding