2nd June 2010
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on a proposed scheme to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).
1st June 2010
Compensation payable during June 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only) for a bovine animal compulsorily slaughtered for disease control purpose, has been detailed on the Defra website.
28th May 2010
Nigel Woolfenden has now taken over from Peter Brown as the new president of the UK's Pig Veterinary Society.
27th May 2010
Biosecurity visits offered to farmers within the Bovine TB Intensive Action Pilot Area (IAPA) in west Wales have been taken up by everyone who was offered them.
27th May 2010
The BVA has welcomed the new Defra Ministers commitment to badger control measures to tackle bovine TB.
27th May 2010
This is the message from the NFU as it prepares for action after the Queen's speech and the publication of the Coalition's 'Programme for Government'.
25th May 2010
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has wholeheartedly welcomed the government's announcement confirming its commitment to implementing a badger cull to control the spread of TB among cattle.
21st May 2010
SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) have produced a 'Know Your Anthelmintics' leaflet.
20th May 2010
Following the success of its 2009 Congress, which attracted a royal visitor in the Princess Royal, keynote international speakers, and 449 delegates, the BCVA is looking to continue to meet its members needs and deliver key CPD.
18th May 2010
Scientists from Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh are encouraging sheep farmers to continue to vaccinate against OEA, despite recent research findings.
12th May 2010
Entitled 'Rumen Health: A 360 Analysis', the 5th Dairy Solutions Symposium will highlight the importance of rumen health in dairy cattle.
11th May 2010
British beef and poultry farmers face huge potential financial losses if free-trade talks conclude between the EU and South American countries according to the NFU.