What zero treatment and zero calf losses looks like on-farm on a day-to-day basis was discussed by Dr Jodi Wallace from Ormstown Veterinary Hospital in Quebec, Canada at the Total Dairy Conference held in Stratford-upon-Avon recently
Ingrowing horns are becoming an increasing problem and cattle should be checked for issues before being transported, says APHA
Pig and poultry producers are urged to pay close attention to the quality of drinking water
One of the most common causes of lameness among the UK's dairy herds, sole lesions can have a significant impact on animal health and cow productivity
Ensuring an optimal mineral status across all life stages and lactations is key to reducing the risk of over supplementation in housed herds
"Fairness in the supply chain is essential to a thriving industry"
Experts are urging farmers to safeguard dairy heifers from parasites at housing to maintain their health, growth, and productivity over winter
A new test for malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is now available from the Agri-food and biosciences Institute
A focus on the careful sourcing of calves, while working closely with the farm vet has helped the Wilkinson family adopt a preventative approach to their calf rearing system
Navel infections are a common issue in calves and globally 25-30% will have a navel infection early in life