diarrhoea

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has confirmed that additional Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) control measures are likely to be required shortly for farmers from Northern Ireland exporting breeding cattle, or cattle to be finished, to the Republic of...

Written by Iain Hoey from Farm Business MSD Animal Health has authorised a new pump-based applicator for the 980ml bottle of Halocur, which is used by farms managing cryptosporidiosis in calves to reduce and prevent diarrhoea. The new applicator is designed to screw onto the bottle pack and...

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Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has said that cattle moving to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) will soon have to meet new requirements related to their Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) status. This...

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Written by Breifne O'Brien from Agriland “There will be challenges but also great opportunities in the coming months for Irish pig farmers, given the upcoming changes in EU legislation surrounding zinc oxide (ZnO) use in pig feed, but farmers need to act now.” These were the closing remarks...

Written by William Kellett from Agriland Prof. Jim Scudamore has been awarded the David Black Award 2021 in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the pig industry over the past 20 years. The prestigious award was presented by the Lord Benyon, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland British Veterinary Association (BVA) president, Justine Shotton, has highlighted the central role that veterinarians will play in delivering a more sustainable farming industry. Shotton spoke at the 2021 annual dinner hosted by the BVA in Northern...

Written by John Swire from Farm Business A project which uses cutting-edge precision technology to tackle calf pneumonia and scours in the dairy-beef sector will highlight its work at a webinar later this month. The £1 million Innovate UK Well-Calf project, which involves partners from...

Written by Rachel Martin from Agriland Northern Ireland’s movement ban on BVD Untested animals is set to come into effect this Wednesday (September 1). It follows the announcement in July by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, that cattle that have not been tested for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea...

Written by Bernie Commins from Agriland The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received multiple reports of people requiring medical support and hospitalisation after self-medicating with ivermectin to treat Covid-19. And, it has warned that “taking large doses of this drug is dangerous...

Plans outlined to tackle cruel puppy smuggling trade Written by Defra Press Office On Saturday, there was widespread positive media coverage following our announcement of an eight-week GB-wide consultation on new plans to tackle puppy smuggling and low-welfare pet imports. The story was...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Members of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) have been reminded to ensure all animals in their herd are tested for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) prior to movement. The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has issued...

Written by John Swire from Farm Business New plans to take more active control of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) through Red Tractor assurance have been welcomed by CHECS chair Abi Reader, who says UK beef and dairy farmers now have a huge opportunity to boost profitability and reputation by...

Written by Rachel Martin from Agriland Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has announced plans to ban BVD untested animals from slaughterhouses in a bid to crack down on those evading testing rules. The move will come into effect from September 1, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A Co. Down man has pleaded guilty to the offence of failing to provide a BVD sample from animals on his farm. Michael McVerry was convicted yesterday (July 19) at Newry Magistrates Court of one charge of failure to provide a BVD sample from animals...

Written by Alistair Driver from Farm Business Red Tractor has outlined new standards across its six schemes, following widespread consultation with industry. Version 5 of the farm standards will come into effect from November 1, with the complete standards for each sector being made available...

Written by William Kellett from Agriland The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among other goals, following a Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) workshop held on June 29. The workshop included over 70 leading...

Written by John Swire from Farm Business The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among other goals, following a Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) workshop held on 29 June. The workshop included over 70 leading...

The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among other goals, following a Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) workshop held on 29 June. The workshop included over 70 leading farmers, vets, researchers and industry...