Sheep farmers are being warned to act now, and take preventative measures, as red blowfly strike risk alerts are being sent to farmers across the South,…
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In response to the growing problem of sheep scab, a regional programme has successfully implemented a community-based approach to reduce the prevalence of the disease in…
While roundworm activity so far this season has been relatively low, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group said the recent temperature increase means…
Data on worm egg counts in lambs from the last five years has revealed yearly changes in the risk period and serves as a warning to…
Speaking at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) annual Scottish Dinner in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, BVA president Dr Anna Judson highlighted how vets in Scotland have…
Following the publication of the latest risk assessment quantifying the risk of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in the UK from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA),…
With sunshine finally arriving in many parts of the UK, Dogs Trust is warning dog owners that too much exercise in warm weather – even as…
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new five-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dawn Howard, NOAH chief…
Lesley Stubbings of the SCOPS Steering Group has supported advice from the Ruminant Health & Welfare Group (RHWG) about avoiding ineffective and sometimes inappropriate steps to…
A new survey from pet supplement provider, Vita Animal Health, has highlighted that while 89% of rabbit owners agree poor ear health can have a significant…
