Agri-Business
Animal and Plant Health Agency in the UK has announced that its field trials for a bovine TB vaccine and has moved to the next phase.
Dairy
The rate of Schmallenberg virus cases in Ireland grew by 2,200% in 2024, compared to 2023's figures, DAFM reported
Sheep
The liver fluke season is expected to be longer this year, according to an independent sheep consultant in the United Kingdom (UK).
Meatly has become the first European company authorised to sell cultivated meat in the UK, following approval from UK regulatory bodies...
Rural Life
Defra has confirmed a Gloucester-based alpaca, known as Geronimo, that tested positive twice for bovine TB has been euthanised.
Plans are underway to establish a specialist interferon-gamma testing laboratory for bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in England.
Tillage
The PVDO and the Irish Seed Trade Association have entered into an agreement with the Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA).
Veterinary Ireland and the APHA have welcomed the publication of a new Code of Good Practice regarding the responsible use of antimicrobials.
Beef
A compendium of veterinary datasheets has been launched today as a digitised application providing access to over 600 veterinary products.
The publication of a new Code of Practice on Prescribing and Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals has been welcomed by the APHA.
Roy Geary has been elected chairman of the animal health division of the Animal and Plant Health Association - APHA
