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FMD Germany: Suspected goat farm proves negative for virus

17-01 | News

FMD Germany: Suspected goat farm proves negative for virus

Subclinical hypocalcaemia (SCH) occurs when calcium levels in the blood fall below normal levels, and it can affect nearly half of mature dairy cows and a quarter of first-time calvers. Photo: Canva

16-01 | News

3D-printed sensors tackle milk fever in dairy cows

The number of countries that have closed their borders for imports of certain animal products from Germany is growing. The United Kingdom – which, since Brexit, no longer forms part of the European Union, has officially banned the import of live cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany, as well as their fresh meat.

15-01 | News

FMD Germany: ‘Ray of hope’ for dairy and pork producers

FMD Germany: Dairy industry holds its breath

13-01 | News

FMD Germany: Dairy industry holds its breath

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been diagnosed in 3 dead water buffalos in the eastern German state of Brandenburg. Photo: Bert Jansen

10-01 | News

FMD Germany: 3 water buffaloes in Brandenburg infected

This new Federal Order is in combination with the USDA’s 24 April Federal Order, which requires compulsory testing of milking cows before they are moved to another state. Photo: Canva

10-12-2024 | News

Bird flu: Milk testing across the US to stop H5N1

Once in livestock, foodborne pathogens can multiply, often in the gut of the animal. Photo: Canva

26-11-2024 | News

Foodborne pathogens – risks to Scottish livestock farms

Parasites represent an important threat to optimising performance in both beef and dairy cattle and can affect feed conversion efficiency, growth rates and fertility. Photo: Canva

21-11-2024 | News

Sustainable control of parasites in dairy cattle

If parasites attach between the claws of the feet, they may also cause severe lameness, and heavy infestations are often associated with anaemia and other parasite-borne diseases. Photo: Canva

18-11-2024 | Article

Keeping dairy cow parasites at bay

An advantage of the live vaccine is that it can be given to calves from 7 days, with a booster 21 days later, and the onset of immunity 12 days after that. Photo: Canva

06-11-2024 | News

New vaccine to combat M. bovis in dairy herds

Pathogens & Prevention - key strategies for healthy livestock

Sunita van Es Sahota, editor special projects

29-06-2020 | Expert opinion

Staying vigilant against diseases

A digital pen and a smartphone can be used with a visitors book for an easy solution to generate useful on-farm information. Photo: Carlos Piñeiro

29-06-2020 | Article

New paradigms for disease prevention

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