The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is encouraging sheep farmers in Great Britain (GB) who usually sell sheep to Northern Ireland (NI) buyers to apply for
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Survey bids to identify welfare priorities Lameness and endemic infectious disease remain the most troubling problems affecting cattle and sheep production and wellbeing, a survey
Vet Tech apprenticeship takes two years to complete A level five apprenticeship for veterinary technicians, approved by the government Agricultural and Environment apprentice board has
Queen’s and AFBI study may help vets in diagnosis Research between the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and Queen’s University has found that stomach ulcers may
Call to consult vets at first sign of trouble Sheep farmers have been warned that this is the peak risk period for Nematodirus worm infection
AFBI wants to make farmers aware of the risk of plant poisoning in sheep – particularly ornamental garden plants by Dr Siobhan Corry Disease, Surveillance
A research initiative in Northern Ireland entitled ‘STrategic AntiMicrobial use in Dairy, Beef and Lamb Production’ (STAMP) has shown some early promising results within the
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has put together a Q&A aimed at helping backyard poultry owners protect their birds from avian influenza. The
AFBI has issued a reminder of the seasonal risk to sheep of chronic copper poisoning. It’s a condition that can be seen throughout the year
Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced a revised surveillance protocol for Brucellosis testing which, he says, will help Northern Ireland retain its Officially Brucellosis Free