Farming and veterinary bodies criticise government decision to scrap planned animal import checks
The Government’s decision to scrap plans to introduce import checks on animals and animal products…
Animal Health
New post-mortem PCR test to identify TB infection rolled out today
A new test that will identify TB infection more quickly and simply in animals post-mortem…
Free E. coli testing available to pig producers to help manage post-weaning diarrhoea
To help pig producers plan appropriate strategies to manage post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) without zinc oxide,…
MSD Animal health launches free PRRS diagnostic package
MSD Animal Health UK has launched a free comprehensive diagnostic package this month to help…
Reusing needles may cause pain and distress among piglets, RVC study finds
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has shown that repeated needle use which…
Pig producers urged to have a say on new animal health and welfare grants
Pig producers have an opportunity to shape what new Animal Health and Welfare Grants planned…
Eustice sets out details of animal health and welfare pathways
Defra Secretary George Eustice has unveiled more details of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway,…
Animal Plant and Health lab in Weybridge gets £200 million funding boost
The UK’s role in the fight against zoonotic diseases – those which are transmitted from…
Red Tractor to align with VMD stance on zinc oxide
Red Tractor has confirmed that it will align with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD) recently…
CPD programme for pig vets launches
Porcilis Health Management Vet Academy has been launched to support and promote the development of…