Animal Health and Welfare

After the success of the first round of funding in 2022, Katie Fallon looks at what is involved in round two of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.

An important element of the dairy cow’s diet, starch is often overlooked, but is a key component throughout the cow’s life, says Dugdale Nutrition’s veterinary technical manager Debby Brown.

A new research project led by Cranfield University aims to understand the challenges both farmers and vets face when implementing Johne’s controls on-farm.

New data emerging from a study involving Welsh sheep flocks shows good potential to significantly reduce the number of ewes that need to be wormed around lambing time.

A funding package of more than £168m to boost farming productivity has been unveiled by the Government.

Following the launch of Defra’s Annual Health and Welfare Review last week, Katie Fallon looks at how farmers can get involved.

With unvaccinated livestock at risk of clostridial diseases, farmers are being urged to plan ahead for vaccine supply issues.

The Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA) has announced that field trials for cattle vaccine and new skin test for Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) are moving onto the next phase, in the fight to eradicate the disease.

With lambing time on the horizon, vets offer a reminder of best practice with a focus on low antibiotic use, colostrum quality and ewe nutrition.

The Welsh Government must move quickly to legislate on national BVD measures to ensure recent gains are not lost, the Farmers Union of Wales has insisted.