Traditionally regarded as being of minor importance in Europe, recent evidence suggests that the prevalence of rumen fluke infection is increasing in parts of the UK.…

As temperatures rise after a brief respite, pet owners are being warned to take extra care of their pets in the hot weather after almost half…

A national programme to encourage more farmers to increase vaccination rates and accept the importance of preventive health has been launched by a pharmaceutical firm. MSD Animal…

Practical advice for diagnosing and controlling worms – the effects of which are estimated to cost the British sheep industry £84 million per year – is…

A report highlighting the benefits of introducing sheep to an arable enterprise has been published by the National Sheep Association (NSA). The Benefits of Sheep in…

British Vet Association president Gudrun Ravetz has highlighted the dangers of purchasing medicines online. Ms Ravetz said: “It’s expensive for anyone to keep and dispense veterinary…

The RUMA Targets Task Force has announced its timetable for publishing sector-specific targets relating to antibiotic use later this year. The Task Force was set up…

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has said it looks forward to working with the new government to achieve a clear and certain path ahead. Michael…

Pets at Home has launched a 24-hour pet finding service, Find My VIP, that enables lost pet alerts to be sent via a specially-designed app. To…

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has launched a sheep disease surveillance dashboard to make it easier for farmers and vets to view sheep disease…