health

Multiple lineages of Lumpy skin disease (LSD) virus is present across various regions in Asia. Photo: Canva
15-04-2024 | News

Lumpy skin disease: Containing it in Asia, preventing entry into Australia

Heat stress leads to several cellular and physiological changes in the functioning granulosa cells. Photo: Canva
08-04-2024 | Article

Tolerance to heat stress improves oocyte and embryo production in dairy cows

The number of dairy farms infected with bird flu (H5N1) in the US continues to expand. Photo: Canva
04-04-2024 | News

US: More bird flu in cows, now humans also infected

Another genetic strategy that has been suggested is to use gene editing to introduce specific genes or mutations that result in resilience to heat stress. One example is the SLICK haplotype which occurs due to a deletion in an exon of the prolactin receptor. Photo: Canva
07-03-2024 | Article

Selection strategies for thermotolerance in dairy cattle

Although the spread of EHD in France has slowed significantly in these winter months, the number of infected farms in France is still nearing 4,000. Photo: Hans Prinsen
16-02-2024 | News

France increases compensation for livestock farmers

Research has shown the direct benefits of feeding a postbiotic feed additive to dairy cows on their udder health. Photo: Cargill
15-02-2024 | News

Udder health: Harnessing the power of postbiotics (Part 2)

The announcement has been welcomed by the farming community. Tom Bradshaw, NFU deputy president, said the expansion of PCR testing was a significant step. Photo: Mark Pasveer
13-02-2024 | News

UK gov widens scope of PCR testing for bovine TB

In their study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers found that measuring non-verbal communication (in addition to common verbal communication) between vets and farmers during routine herd health consultations, is key to unlocking barriers for adopting biosecurity measures. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
12-02-2024 | Article

Drivers and barriers in disease control and welfare in dairy

Good indicators of udder health are bulk tank somatic cell count and the rate of mastitis incidence. Photo: Cargill
01-02-2024 | News

Udder health: Harnessing the power of postbiotics (Part 1)

Sarah Tomlinson, TB Advisory Service technical director and Kingshay veterinary consultant: “The biggest barrier to TB control was the 'them and us' mentality when it came to government, vets and farmers. We share a common goal, working towards a TB-free future." Photo: Canva
09-01-2024 | News

Bovine TB at lowest levels in England for 15 years