Farm News & Advice
Read on for a host of news and advice on farm animal health conditions, preventative care, updated government legislation, and more.
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New Medicine Requirements
Due to new medicine regulations coming into force this summer 2023, as part of Red Tractor reviews and veterinary visits we will be agreeing a list of drugs used on farm and what they are used for. This will enable us to continue to prescribe without visiting the farm every time. We will also require […]
Vet Visit Documentation (reminder)
Changes to EU Animal Health Regulations mean that from 13 December 2023 UK producers sending animals to slaughter directly or via marker must be able to demonstrate that a veterinary visit has taken place in the past 12 months. Previously farmers could self-declare. This is an EU requirement and as at least some portion of most […]
Sheep Abortion Vaccine – supply update
September and October are the peak months for abortion vaccination and both MSD Animal Health, the makers of Toxovax and Ceva, the makers of Cevac Chlamydia, are likely to reach maximum capacity in these months and may not be able to supply 100% of product required. As these diseases cause the majority of abortions that […]
Requirement for Vet Visit Documentation
Changes to EU Animal Health Regulations mean that from 13th December 2023 UK producers sending animals to market or to slaughter must be able to demonstrate that a veterinary visit has taken place in the past 12 months and can no longer self-declare. At least some portion of most carcases is exported which means that […]
Silver is the New Blue!
Have you tried Aluspray yet? As we look to reduce antibiotic use on farms, you can use this silver aluminium powder spray in most of the same situations as the blue Cyclospray/Terramycin Spray – on caesarean wounds, after de-horning and on damaged skin following diarrhoea or urine scald. The spray contains no antibiotic but forms […]
Medicine Hub Tutorial Sessions
AHDB Medicine Hub Many of you will have seen the AHDB Medicine Hub advertised in the farming press or in communications from us. The system provides an online platform for recording antimicrobial use and can also be used as a full medicine record compliant with Red Tractor assurance. It can be tricky to get to […]
Mastitis in ewes and cows: are they the same?
Mastitis in ewes and suckler cows: are they the same? There are two main types of pathogen that can cause mastitis: contagious and environmental. Contagious pathogens live on animals so can be controlled using good hygiene and antibiotics. Environmental pathogens are widespread in the environment so can be much harder to control. CAUSES: Mastitis in ewes is normally […]
Animal Health & Welfare Pathway
The Animal Health and Welfare Review is now open to all eligible keepers and offers an excellent opportunity to understand the disease challenges on your farm and to offer advice and support for your business. Funding is now available for a vet visit to offer bespoke health and welfare advice and to carry out some […]
Post movement testing from August 2023
Post movement testing in the Edge Area from August 2023 New rules will come into effect on 1st August 2023 requiring cattle moving from the higher TB incidence areas of England and from Wales into the annual surveillance area of England (which includes Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire) to undergo post movement testing. This will include cattle […]
Benchmarking for Beef & Lamb Farmers
With rises in feed, fertiliser, and fuel costs, knowing your cost of production and how your farm enterprises compare with industry is now more important than ever. AHDB Beef and Lamb can help with their Farmbench project! What is involved? An AHDB Regional Knowledge Exchange Manager will visit the farm, collect the information required for […]
