Over 170 vets dipped into some or all of the recent AVSPNI Autumn Conference held at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. Friday’s lectures, delivered by DAERA,
Farm Animals
Mycoplasma bovis is an increasingly prevalent bacterial infection of concern that has caused significant losses on some NI farms. According to one local farmer, who
One case of Bluetongue (BT8) was diagnosed in Northern Ireland in 2018, following the abortion of a cow recently imported from Europe. Given the time
DAERA Official Veterinarian (OV) at an abattoir examined an animal delivered by McDowell on the 9 May 2022. Stephen McDowell (55) of Old Moy Road,
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) is asking farmers to remain vigilant and to source animals responsibly in response to the confirmation of
The 2024 annual Cream Awards held at the Chesford Grange in Warwickshire yet again proved to be a sell-out event highlighting the very best the
Vets are being encouraged to proactively engage with sheep farmers on effective worm control programmes as significant shifts in farming subsidies squeeze farm profitability. Margins
In the NI BVD Programme, approximately 300 BVD Positive results were disclosed between April and June this year in over 180 herds NI Animal Health
Vets and farmers have been warned to be on the lookout after a case of Johne’s disease (Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP)) was recently diagnosed
Eight years since the passing of compulsory legislation to eradicate BVD industry-led, not-for-profit organisation AHWNI has launched a new website to provide key animal health