Health

Contingency planning in the face of African swine fever

12 November 2024

Contingency planning in the face of African swine fever

May 2024: Mandy Nevel shares her thoughts on the risk of ASF reaching the UK and the importance of contingency planning.

Animal health and welfare

6 June 2025

Animal health and welfare

From improving livestock health to responsible medicine use, our resources can help you make your business more productive, profitable and resilient.

Lameness spreads within families of sheep in spring

2 April 2024

Lameness spreads within families of sheep in spring

Find out why relatives of lame sheep often become lame as well

Reducing lameness in sheep

1 March 2024

Reducing lameness in sheep

Lameness is a common heath and welfare issue that has a negative impact on ewe fertility, lamb growth rates and longevity. It can cause considerable pain and discomfort to the affected sheep, while incurring financial loss to your business.

2024 nematodirus risk map launched

1 March 2024

2024 nematodirus risk map launched

Following one of the warmest Februarys on record, the threat to lambs from nematodirus is predicted to be extremely variable across the UK

Early spring season start for ticks

1 March 2024

Early spring season start for ticks

APHA are warning vets and farmers that the current warm weather may contribute to an increase in early spring tick activity

Schmallenberg virus (SBV)

14 February 2025

Schmallenberg virus (SBV)

Learn about Schmallenberg virus and how it can affect domestic and wild ruminants

Treating joint-ill at lambing: getting it right

1 February 2024

Treating joint-ill at lambing: getting it right

We share six top tips to manage joint-ill in lambs

Joint-ill in lambs

1 February 2024

Joint-ill in lambs

Learn how to prevent and treat joint infections in young lambs

Bluetongue virus technical webinar - the midge lifecycle

24 January 2024

Bluetongue virus technical webinar - the midge lifecycle

Learn about the midge lifecycle and how their behaviour allows them to transmit BTV to ruminants

Bluetongue virus webinars

16 July 2026

Bluetongue virus webinars

This webinar series provides the latest updates and presentations from industry experts on bluetongue virus.

Limiting the spread of notifiable disease in pigs

12 July 2024

Limiting the spread of notifiable disease in pigs

January 2024: Preparation is key. Not only does it save time during an outbreak, but it can also help limit the impact too.

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