animal health

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

From October 2, 2023, cattle keepers will be able to apply for a general licence, known as licence TB16e, that covers the onward movement of cattle from TB restricted holdings

Mobile sheep dippers, farmers and prescribers should make themselves aware of updates to the cross-industry Mobile Sheep Dipping Code of Practice

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers.

Maintaining good gut health in piglets is a greater challenge following the removal of therapeutic zinc oxide, but new research shows the benefits of focusing on this key area

Research into antimicrobial resistance on dairy farms has uncovered some confirmed cases, and while it is not yet perceived to be a major problem, farmers are being warned to remain vigilant

Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis is believed to be widespread across Great Britain, but its cause is undetermined and treatment options are limited and only partially successful. Wendy Short reports.