Content related to the topic: health

30 December 2024

Pig Health Scheme assessments ramping up

In March and April, we anticipate that Pig Health Scheme assessments will resume in all 11 plants.

10 March 2022

A holistic approach to managing without zinc oxide

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) recently announced that any zinc oxide veterinary products that are Qualified-Person-released by 26 June 2022 can continue to be used until the end of their shelf life (approximately two years).

12 July 2024

African swine fever is a growing concern

March 2022: The ongoing development of African swine fever (ASF) in continental Europe is a growing concern.

24 February 2022

Swine dysentery outbreak

Cases of Swine Dysentery have been reported

21 February 2022

AHDB funded PhD study by Liz Nabb on the control of footrot in sheep

The role of serogroup specific vaccination in the control of footrot in sheep PhD

21 February 2022

AHDB funded PhD project on preventing neonatal infectious arthritis in lambs

Preventing Neonatal Infectious Arthritis in Lambs

18 February 2022

Managing without zinc oxide

Hear from well-known feed companies and nutritionists as they discuss options for effectively managing weaned piglets without zinc oxide.

7 February 2022

Devon and Cornwall farm joins AHDB Farm Excellence project

A farming business situated on the North Cornwall-Devon border has been successful in applying to be a new AHDB Monitor Farm.

20 March 2025

Watery mouth in lambs

Watery mouth is an infectious bacterial disease that can kill newborn lambs usually within the first 3 days of life. Lambs pick up infection from the environment and the bacteria multiply very rapidly in the gut. Affected lambs die within hours.

3 February 2022

Demonstrating responsible antibiotic use with Medicine Hub

Protecting the efficacy of existing antibiotics and underpining our reputation.

24 November 2021

Former UK Chief Veterinary Officer is the winner of the 2021 David Black Award

Professor Jim Scudamore has been awarded the David Black Award in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the pig industry over the past 20 years.

24 April 2025

The Medicine Hub for dairy, beef and sheep farmers

Online tool to help dairy, beef and sheep producers monitor and compare medicine