N.Ireland
Step forward for potential BVD herd restrictions in NI
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has welcomed discussions held at the AERA (Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Committee yesterday...
Animal Health
N.Ireland
DAERA urges farmers to remain vigilant to bluetongue threat
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to remain vigilant to the...
Agri-Business
Farmers with BVD infection in their herd urged to ‘stamp out’ the virus
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) is urging farmers with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) infection present in their herds to...
Agri-Business
Worcestershire man faces livestock ban after sheep found in 'appalling condition'
A Worcestershire man who kept sheep in “appalling conditions” has been banned by magistrates from keeping livestock for five years....
Other
Veterinary diagnostics company appoints new chief operating officer
Veterinary diagnostics company, MI:RNA, has appointed Dr Claudia Cavalluzzo as its new chief operating officer. Cavalluzzo, a scientist with a...
N.Ireland
New guidance for assessing global impact of animal diseases
The Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) programme has released a new technical guide detailing the methods it uses to...
Agri-Business
smaXtec wins ‘Digital Disruptor’ award
Cow health management company, smaXtec has won a ‘Digital Disruptor award at a ceremony in Austria. Dsm-firmenich, the nutrition, health...
Dairy
Johne’s disease: What is it and what are the signs?
Johne’s disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is a bacterial disease of cattle and other ruminants for which there is no...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue cases in England rise to 83
The latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have shown that there are 83 bluetongue cases...
Agri-Business
Farmers and vets team up to improve animal health in Welsh pilot project
Farmers and vets are set to team up to help improve animal health and farm productivity under a pilot project...
Beef
Bluetongue: 4 further cases confirmed in southeast of England
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have confirmed four further cases of bluetongue in cattle in the...
N.Ireland
DAERA urges farmers to be vigilant for bluetongue and EHD
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue and...
Other
RH&W seeks new chairperson
UK-wide industry group, Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W), is accepting applications for a new chair. The new chair will replace...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive payments up to £1,250 to review herd health
Farmers can receive up to £1,250 in payments over two years to support a review of their flock or herd...
Agri-Business
NZ farmers asked to collect sheep droppings for research project
Farmers in New Zealand are being asked to collect sheep droppings as part of a groundbreaking research project on facial...
Agri-Business
DAERA: New BVD requirements for cattle exports to Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) requirements for cattle exports...
Agri-Business
DAERA: Do not bring animal or plant products home from holidays
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, June 3) reminded holidaymakers not to bring any...
Dairy
‘Unsung heroes’ who created animal vaccine to be recognised
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a case study on an animal vaccine...
