SAC Vets Welcome Scottish Government BVD Initaitive
SAC vets are united in their support for the Scottish Governments initiative aimed at eradicating bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) from the Scottish cattle herd. Group Manager Brian Hosie said, We are delighted that the Scottish Government has seen fit to support this industry led initiative. For over 20 years our veterinary investigation officers have worked […]
21st century milking
A LANCASHIRE farm has invested in a hi-tech robotic milking system in a move which will allow it to increase its herd. Graham and Janet Young, of Greenhurst Farm in Samlesbury, near Blackburn, have replaced 50 old cubicles traditionally used for milking cows, with a state of the art DeLaval robotic milking system. Graham and […]
OMSCo invest in organic future with new in-store marketing campaign
The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo) is, for the first time, targeting consumers whilst they shop, in a new marketing campaign to further raise the profile of organic milk in-store at the fixture. The new one million pound campaign uses in-store POS, including creative floor stickers and trolley ads, to encourage customers to break the […]
TB ERADICATION MUST BE SCIENCE-LED – GEORGE
Andrew George MP HOUSE OF COMMONS Commenting on todays release of a Government consultation on proposals to licence farmers to kill badgers in the hope that it will control Bovine TB, Liberal Democrat Agriculture Spokesman, Andrew George MP, said he would support any attempt which didnt run the risk of making the situation worse. Mr […]
TB consultation receives strong support from vets
The veterinary profession has warmly welcomed the launch of the Defra consultation on tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) in England, which includes recommendations for badger control in areas where bTB persists at high levels, despite attempts at control using other measures. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) have long argued that […]
DeLaval announces worlds first automatic milking rotary system, the DeLaval AMR
Tumba, Sweden (September 14th 2010). DeLaval makes history today by announcing the introduction of the worlds first ever automatic milking rotary system, or DeLaval AMR as this new system will be known in the industry. In December 2008 we said that we were developing an automated milking system for large herds and now we are […]
Quarantine dosing: Marts join in new initiative against worms
A major new campaign to tackle anthelmintic wormer resistance, which is threatening productivity and profitability in sheep flocks across the UK, was launched by a leading animal health company in livestock auction marts in August. The latest Novartis Animal Health initiative will highlight the need for producers to practice quarantine dosing when they buy sheep, […]
VLA launches first UK cattle health improvement service for neosporosis
Neosporosis is the most commonly diagnosed cause of abortion in cattle in the UK and is responsible for significant financial loss to the industry. Herdsure, VLAs cattle health improvement service, announces the launch of the UKs first neospora testing programme suitable for all herds. This service enables farmers to control this disease in a cost […]
A new era for teat hygiene
Two new advanced, easy-to-use teat sprays for the dairy industry, designed to minimise bacterial infections, are now available in the UK from local agent KiwiKit. Manufactured by New Zealand based dairy hygiene company, FIL, these new teat sprays encompass all situations and requirements, using either a chlorhexidine or iodine base to assist in decreasing the […]
