Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 5th July 2012
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel
Research indicates calving problems
40 per cent of cows encounter difficulties

Research by Kite has shown that, on average, some 40 per cent of cows will suffer a problem after calving, including downer cows, displaced abomasums and milk fever.

It has been argued that calving intervals are being needlessly ‘stretched’ because cows suffer from a type of post-calving problem.

Tim Davies said: “Every time a cow has one of these problems the calving interval will be stretched. The immune system of the cow is often ignored during the dry cow period and this can lead to a number of health problems after calving.”

Mr Davies continued by stating a cow’s immune system could be reduced by up to 38 per cent in the run up to calving. Once calved, a cow’s immune system will begin to increase and kill off the bad bacteria.

“However, stress at or around calving can switch the immune system off much sooner and this means the lag time until switching back on much longer,” he added.

At this time, he said, stress could be caused by overcrowding or incorrectly moving cows around in the run up to calving.

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.