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SubscribeThis webinar provides an overview of how and when foot bathing can be used as one measure to prevent lameness in dairy cows
Cows infected by environmental bacteria can contaminate the cluster and spread infection to other cows during milking
Liver fluke a common parasitic disease of both cattle and sheep in the UK is estimated to cost the cattle industry £23 million annually.
Infestation is most commonly seen in the winter and presents with itching and hair loss.
Respiratory disease is a major animal welfare concern and is estimated to cost the UK cattle industry £80 million annually.
Brassica crops contain varying amounts of several toxic substances which cause depressed appetite.
Lameness in sheep is a significant cause of financial losses, with an estimated cost to the UK industry of £28 million per year.
Slaughterhouse liver condemnations indicate that liver fluke is now widespread and increasing in frequency.
In severe cases, the sinuses under the eye swell up - hence the name 'bulgy eye'.
Sometimes known as internal laying, the yolk misses the funnel of the infundibulum and descends into the abdominal cavity,
African Swine Fever is widely regarded as one of the most serious and damaging diseases affecting pigs worldwide.
Sheep Abortion is a major economic loss to the sheep industry with individual cases costing £85 each.
Respiratory disease is estimated to cost the UK cattle industry £80 million annually (between £30 for mild cases to £500 when the animal dies)
Respiratory disease is estimated to cost the UK cattle industry £80 million annually (between £30 for mild cases to £500 when the animal dies)
Most outbreaks of lameness in sheep are caused by either interdigital dermatitis (scald) or footrot
Bovine Virus Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) is a viral disease of cattle that causes reproductive losses and a range of other disease syndromes in cattle.
Leptospirosis is a common infection in dairy and beef herds causing infertility, abortion and poor milk yield.
Veterinarians are invited to participate in a short survey to better understand awareness of the issues surrounding liver fluke control
High quality lameness CPD and recalibration
The awards celebrate the achievements of remarkable people who dedicate their lives to improve animal health and welfare.
Farmers with autumn calving herds are being encouraged to be vigilant for coccidiosis.
Bayer has launched the first patented toltrazuril and gleptoferron combination for injection for piglets in the UK.
Industry Event Sees Key Opinion Leaders Join Forces To Promote Best Practice For Sheep Scab Control.
