animal health

Moredun Research Institue has identified animal health as key area of focus which could help the industry in reducing methane production from ruminant livestock

Fluctuations in mineral supply and antagonists within crops can affect the availability of minerals in outwintering and grazing systems

Defra said the Government had inherited the laboratories in 'poor condition' and warned the current state of the facilities posed a 'significant risk to Britain's farmers and human health'

Scottish Government said further investigations to identify the origin of the disease are ongoing

A focus on cow flow and suitable concrete flooring in high traffic areas can help reduce the risk of white line disease. Katie Fallon reports.

Variable silage quality and nutrition challenges could be a driver of scour among milking herds this winter

14 cases of BTV-3 have been detected in premises which are now outside the current restricted zone

Pasteurisation is increasingly being used on farms to help calves get off to a good start

What zero treatment and zero calf losses looks like on-farm on a day-to-day basis was discussed by Dr Jodi Wallace from Ormstown Veterinary Hospital in Quebec, Canada at the Total Dairy Conference held in Stratford-upon-Avon recently

Ingrowing horns are becoming an increasing problem and cattle should be checked for issues before being transported, says APHA