An effective health plan is key to maintaining the health, welfare and productivity of a sustainable beef herd
Sheep have often been the poor relation when it comes to health planning on the farm, but it is not difficult if broken down into manageable areas
Babesia is a blood parasite that infects many animals and occasionally humans. In the UK, babesiosis in cattle, also known as red water fever, is the most significant disease
Maedi visna poses a significant threat to sheep health and productivity in the UK and throughout most of the world
John Flanagan has rejoined NFUS and he will lead the arable team as senior policy manager
More than 800 growers and agronomists log-on to manage production following wet weather
Aims of health risk management on suckler farms can be to optimise the fertility, animal survival and growth rates over each single production season
Venereal campylobacter infection is thought to be more widely prevalent in cattle than confirmed case numbers would suggest
Taking time to think about what might go wrong during handling will help ensure your stock are protected.
A sharp decline in milk yield can occur for a variety of different reasons, but it should always trigger further investigation