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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...

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...

In Parliament vote tonight. 2009 born kids onwards banned. Lots for it but some parties against it ?

I hope this isn't a stupid question, but if you feed cow colostrum to lambs or goat kids, is there a risk that they could get TB if it came from an affected cow / herd? I can't find a clear answer on the internet, although it does seem like Johne's can be spread that way.

One in two humans get cancer so how come cows don't? Don't think they get alzheimers either cos they remember how to open gates and escape!

The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Red meat is essential as part of a balanced and healthy diet, according to the chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith. Smith is emphasising the role that red meat plays in diets ahead of World Health Day tomorrow...

At a meeting last night discussing rural issues. Part of the meeting we discussed the farming scene and how tough it is ..... 2 of those present suddenly spoke out at what they had seen in various 'farming' type mags and market reports' about livestock making record prices in markets etc etc ...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland The largest producer and distributor of fresh eggs in the United States has been forced to destroy 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets because of an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu). Cal-Maine Foods also confirmed that it has...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland On farms where calving begins in mid-January, there will now be calves between nine and 10-weeks-of-age, and it may be time to start preparing for weaning. As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is vital that farmers begin preparations and...

Lost the first calf here the other day, was quite sure he’d had a belly full the day he was born, cows teats were clean looking, but she has a big udder so hard to tell if it had gone down much. Calf took some gut infection, swole up and died on the 3rd day. Took her in (they’re on the hill)...

What are people's thoughts on them, especially as a vario. They've been about for a few years now, looks like they are a capable machine. Thanks

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/scotland-new-calving-interval-of-410-days-added-to-ssbss.407024/ Current Scottish calving index figures

I am topping up lambs in the field. I’ve been giving hot bottles but is it right I could give it to them cold? Is there any benefit to hot or cold feeds? They’re a week old.

4 days off due date. For the last week to 10days we've had at least 1 ewe a day abort. 1 premature looking and 1 dark colour with buttons or a small fetus. Had 3 sets today. A triplet with 2 small weedy live lambs 3rd 1 black dead fetus. Another twins not bad size and another just now bit...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time. In Minnesota, a Stevens County goat kid residing on a farm with a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)-positive poultry flock tested positive for...

Anyone know if these are available yet in the UK? I heard rumours someone had imported embryos in 2022? Vowed i would never touch sheep but having seen them delivering superb results in Albury Wodonga when visiting if i can get my hands on some here ill swap some of my cattle for sheep. They...

https://newsroom.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/news/substantial-fines-for-farmers-who-knowingly-kept-cattle-with-bovine-tb-reactors-on-farm Read the article. It brings the dairy industry into disrepute and in my opinion they should have substantial jail time as well as confiscation of assets on top of...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Although it’s been a while since the loss of desmedipham, finding a similar level of annual broadleaf weed control in sugar beet has proven quite the head-scratcher. However, the answer could lie in a specific type of adjuvant. CPM reveals...