From investigating fresh cow diseases to routine monitoring of cow health, metabolic profiling in the dry period can help uncover what might be holding your dry cows back
Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, discusses the importance of a good working relationship with your vet and how to utilise the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
For one sheep farmer running a mixed lowland flock in Shropshire, unlocking the potential of trace elements is crucial to success
Following the first confirmed cases of bluetongue in Wales, in the 2025/26 vector season, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has implemented a Temporary Control Zone
Look out for acorns on grazing pastures, as the effects of acorn poisoning can be detrimental to livestock
Incidents are first in Wales for more than year and come just days after movement restrictions were eased
Vet, Charlie Foster, points to a recent development that may have increased the risk of exceeding milk maximum residue levels and offers some tips on how to avoid financial penalties
Farmers are being urged to look out for hemlock water dropwort, a highly poisonous plant which poses a serious risk to livestock, particularly cattle and sheep
Can food and farming businesses benefit from the UK-EU reset deal?
Cases confirmed since August 11 include sheep in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire; cattle in Hampshire; and farmed deer in East Sussex