Sotirios Karvountzis explains that, along with obstetrical emergencies, abdominal alimentary ones are the most commonly occurring in cattle, and considers a selection of them.
Roger Blowey explains that changes occurring in heifers lead to increased lameness in cows later – and runs through practical prevention advice to offer farmers.
Adam Martin discusses clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention strategies, including vaccination protocols, of a serious and endemic disease affecting British cattle.
Emma Holmes and Phil Elkins offer guidance on clinical manifestations of fasciolosis, followed by various treatment and control measures to minimise the impact of this parasite on UK farms.
Thomas Iveson, Svetlana Sungailaite and Eduardo Velazquez discuss the challenges of efficient pig production and how disease control and good management strategies are important to a successful outcome.
Roger Evans discusses the dilemma of choosing the correct style of herd management for the future, as well as the difficulty faced by dairy farmers to balance the books.
Marco Falchieri describes the origin of this worldwide common respiratory pathogen, its diagnosis and, as no therapy is available, advises a preventive approach is critical.
Sophie Mahendran investigates the use of an electronic tag in identifying and monitoring the onset of pneumonia in on-farm cattle and conducts a study on its effectiveness.
Keith Baxter discusses therapeutic and preventive options around this udder disease that affects dairy cattle and is particularly prevalent in warmer weather conditions.
Sara Pedersen considers how different types of clostridial disease attack these animals – resulting in a usually fatal outcome – and the utilisation of control strategies.
Peter Edmondson reports on the 55th National Mastitis Council annual meeting, which involved lectures on effective communication and the future of antibiotic use.
Roger Evans describes how a clear demonstration of numbers is needed to make a big impact and why, after 400 years, lobbyists want to reintroduce beavers to the UK.
Louise Silk explains the importance of raising awareness among sheep farmers of some conditions that may not be severe enough to present observable symptoms.
Jim Willshire discusses minimising negative energy balance to avoid related problems in cows during the productive cycle by maximising a well-constructed feed ration.
