disease

Coverage about the cost of new border checks Written by defrablogs There has been reporting today that new border checks for EU imports, which will begin on 30 April, could increase food prices. These border checks are fundamental in protecting our farmers and countryside from the threat of...

Avian Influenza in US cattle Written by Defra Press Office Two cows looking at the camera. There have been media reports this week about the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the US. We are monitoring the situation closely but at this time have no...

An estimated 80% of the world’s pigs are positive for M.hyo, so it’s a pathogen we should be well versed in managing. As a solo pathogen M.hyo, also referred to as Enzootic Pneumonia or EP, will cause mild to moderate coughing, but when combined with other pathogens it can contribute to severe...

Thinking of going back to 24m from 36m. My boom height control system on my 36m is woeful and needs a big upgrade which is huge money so I’m thinking of going back to 24m which would also allow me to go back to granular fert instead of liquid (I’ve posted a thread on that in the cropping...

Had a few ewes now found flat out but with head tucked right round almost under itself. Eyes looking round the way it's twisted round. Last ewe died after couple days despite treatment. Just found another the same. What could this be?

Ban non-stun slaughter Please sign and share the petition, I have finally got this through parliament, using new laws and ruling, so it's not like those in the past In modern society, we believe more consideration needs to be given to animal welfare and how livestock is treated and culled. We...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Securing optimal levels of carbon reduction within a robotic milking enterprise was the focus of a recent farm walk. The event was hosted by William and Alan McConnell from Drumgaw in Co. Armagh, in association with the College of Agriculture, Food...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Growers are being urged to prioritise cost-effective early control of yellow rust, which is “lurking in wheat”, according to Syngenta. Syngenta cereal disease expert, Joe Bagshaw, said a perfect storm of late-drilled fields, susceptible varieties...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season in the United Kingdom (UK). This is according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), which has updated its...

Have a small crop of potatoes which were a new variety released in Australia. Grown in spring they grew misshapen and had second growth. Appears the variety isn't suited to the warm climate, and its a European variety. Lost a few following 8 inches of rain a few weeks ago so not going to...

This seemed the most appropriate subforum to put it in. If not let me know of a more suitable and/or contact relevant parties to move it. Spruce was existing crop but whatever would be most cost effective within permitted ones. There is a piece of land which is available which is a bit under...

some pretty generous grants about, all seemingly based on reducing out put. we know from sheep and cattle prices, numbers are short, if they were not, prices wouldn't be where they are. the world is getting more dangerous by the day. And yet, politicians here, from all parties, think we can...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Farmers For Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer as bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection among cattle and wildlife reaches “an all time high”. The group wants a meeting with Brian Dooher to discuss...

Be gentle... ignorant arable farmer asking for a friend on this one... Let's say you had £25k, and wanted to get into livestock. You have access to low imput permanent pasture (heavy land), and occasionally some rotational leys. You have access to a loader, You have an old shed, potential...

Coverage about upcoming border checks Written by Defra Press Office There has been misleading reporting this morning (19 April) claiming that health and safety checks for EU imports won’t be “turned on” as planned from 30 April 2024. However, as has been previously outlined, we will be...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Culling badgers will not deliver the full eradication of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) according to a leading UK cattle vet. Dick Sibley, a veterinarian with 47 years experience, told a meeting hosted by the Northern Ireland’s Pedigree Cattle Trust in...

So drove 40mins to MVF yesterday , "do you have any ovivac / heptavac ?" yes loads in the fridge, but we cant let you have it because there isnt a qualified person to book it out ! WTF ! to say i was annoyed is an understatement with lambs needing a follow up dose shortly , The last time i went...

A series of practical advice webinars for show organisers and vets have been organised to help key stakeholders prepare for the risk that notifiable and new and emerging diseases pose to livestock. Maintaining effective biosecurity to protect them has never been more critical, so Department for...

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Just knocking a few ideas about. Before epoxy was banned we used adexar 62.5 g/litre (6% w/w) epoxiconazole and 62.5 g/litre (6% w/w) fluxapyroxad. Would buying straight fluxapyroxad and adding .5 of teb do the same thing. Would work out at £22/ha as apposed to revistar at £51 or vimog plus...