Lead Poisoning- a Summer Killer

Lead Poisoning- a Summer Killer

Now that animals are being turned out we like to think that farmers perhaps we will get a little respite from having the vet out, warmer weather, cattle out to graze and the chance to crack on with other jobs around the farm. However recent statistics from the SAC...
Blowfly Season is upon us…! NADIS Explains More

Blowfly Season is upon us…! NADIS Explains More

A recent article by NADIS discussed Fly Strike and what the best ways are to reduce the risk in your flock.  The majority of sheep blowflies over winter as maggots in the soil. When the weather warms up sufficiently, they pupate and then eventually emerge as adult...
Schmallenberg virus (SBV) farmer survey

Schmallenberg virus (SBV) farmer survey

The University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Science and Medicine is running a survey to gain an idea of the impact and scale of the Schmallenberg virus.  The survey was previously conducted during the Schmallenberg virus outbreak in 2012/13 and again during the...
Have You Heard Of Imunigy IgG Tests?

Have You Heard Of Imunigy IgG Tests?

The ImmunIGY Bovine IgG test is a new novel test to assess the effectiveness of your colostrum protocols. Calves are born without any anti-bodies, the key to protection from disease. They must receive enough good quality colostrum within the correct time frame to...