health

Dave Armstrong, global director, Commercial and Medical Lead Livestock Diagnostics, Global Commercial Development at Zoetis Inc. Photo: Zoetis
14-12-2023 | Interview

Dave Armstrong, Zoetis: Targeted livestock therapy at the right time is key

Researchers examined the association of claw anatomy and sole temperature with the development of claw horn disruption lesions (CHDL). Photo: Canva
05-12-2023 | News

Lame cows: Importance of sole thickness in preventing lesions

New cases of bluetongue were detected through additional surveillance, rural affairs department Defra said. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
05-12-2023 | News

More cases of bluetongue found in the UK

Russia has a strong dependence on imported veterinary pharmaceuticals. Rosselhoznadzor estimated the share of imported vaccines in the Russian cattle industry to be 71%. Photo: Canva
28-11-2023 | News

New regulation in Russia disrupts supply of veterinary medicines

A 10km Temporary Control Zone has been established due to bluetongue disease, which covers the county town of Canterbury does not include the busy Ashford market. Photo: Canva
14-11-2023 | News

Bluetongue control zone launched in UK

BTV is reported to persist in the ruminant population during the winter, by chronic or latent infection of some individuals, transmission across the placenta from mother to foetus, or transmission during sexual intercourse. Photo: Peter Roek
13-11-2023 | Article

Understanding overwintering and risk prediction of Bluetongue virus

The aim of the longitudinal study was to measure the association between the transmission routes via the dam and the environment on a calf that subsequently tested serologically positive for MAP. Photo: Joris Telders
01-11-2023 | News

Johne’s Disease – environmental and dam risks

Despite relatively low lameness prevalence, many New Zealand farmers believe it is an issue on their farm and they rank welfare impact of lameness of high importance.
25-10-2023 | News

Farmers’ perception of lameness in their dairy herds

Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a vector-borne viral disease of ruminants. In small ruminants, it is generally asymptomatic. In cattle, on the other hand, it can cause clinical signs leading to economic losses on farms. Photo: Canva
10-10-2023 | News

EHD is spreading rapidly in France, compulsory cattle testing