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“As the number of bluetongue cases continues to rise in England and northern Europe, we are taking further action to extend the restriction zone to mitigate the spread of the disease,” said Ele Brown, deputy UK chief veterinary officer. Photo: Canva
24-09-2024 | News

New measures to protect dairy herds against bluetongue in the UK

Bluetongue serotype 3, Bluetongue serotype 4 and 8, Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) and recently even some cases of anthrax – French cattle farmers are dealing with a multitude of diseases. Photo: Canva
23-09-2024 | Article

French dairy and livestock farmers face multiple disease threats

“Our comprehensive TB eradication package will allow us to end the badger cull by the end of this parliament and stop the spread of this horrific disease,” UK Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, said. Photo: Canva
16-09-2024 | News

UK: Labour government’s new bTB eradication strategy

Biting flies spreading mastitis: new route of transmission
02-09-2024 | Article

Biting flies spreading mastitis: new route of transmission

Establishing accurate illness and treatment rates in dairy calves is crucial, yet calf health records are often incomplete. Photo: Canva
06-08-2024 | Article

Which advanced technologies monitor dairy calf health?

The calf pens should always be kept clean. With daily cleaning, the incidence of diarrhoea may be reduced by 15-20%. Photos: Canva
05-08-2024 | Article

Feed and management: Proper dairy calf care

The changing concept of ketosis in dairy cattle
15-07-2024 | Article

The changing concept of ketosis in dairy cattle

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10-07-2024 | Article

US H5N1 dairies receive funds, China dairy pull back

A closer look: H5N1 and cow milk pasteurisation
03-07-2024 | News

A closer look: H5N1 and cow milk pasteurisation

The researchers looked at 35 dairy farms in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, aiming to investigate bovine mastitis bacterial pathogens. Photo: Canva
19-06-2024 | News

Thailand: Antimicrobial-resistant bovine mastitis investigated