Livestock

25 July 2024

The latest news, updates and advice on bluetongue (BTV3) in the UK.

23 July 2024

After some very wet weather in 2024, there is a heightened risk of ergot and fusarium infection in some crops, which poses a risk to livestock. Find out what is affected, what to look out for and what action you can take.

23 July 2024

Livestock farmers in the UK are being encouraged to be familiar with how to spot for signs of ergot and fusarium, as there could be an increased presence of the two types of fungi in grain harvested this summer.

4 September 2024

During this webinar, experts from the four nations and the continent will discuss the latest updates regarding bluetongue.

7 August 2024

During this webinar, experts from the four nations and the continent will discuss the latest updates regarding bluetongue.

15 July 2024

A hoof-health registry will help producers breed for better herd mobility.

10 July 2024

During this webinar, we will talk about what it means now we are in a BTV-3 high-risk period and what you can do to prepare.

2 July 2024

On 19 June 2024, Defra announced the availability further funds to help tackle endemic diseases.

28 June 2024

Ceva Animal Health says there will be a gap in the supply of its enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine, Cevac® Chlamydia, this summer.

20 June 2024

Answers to frequently asked questions to ensure farmers and vets have factual, up-to-date information on the current bluetongue during vector high risk periods

29 May 2024

Medicines are used to treat disease in people and in animals. It is important to use medicines appropriately when animals are sick to protect their welfare and restore them to health. The aim is to use as little as possible, but it is also important to use as much as is necessary to prevent unnecessary suffering and maintain animal welfare

29 May 2024

The UK Pig Industry Welfare Training Platform has been updated to include best practice for moving and handling pigs outdoors and in straw pens.

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