We have been treating cows with claw horn lesions for decades, using treatment protocols based … more

The autumn meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) was held on the Isle of … more

The last time I wrote, I focused on the issue of antibiotic resistance in humans and … more

The detection of disease and compromised welfare in growing pigs is becoming more acute because … more

Find out more about the different dry off methods and their impact on udder health, … more

The Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) conference was held in Mullingar right in the … more

This article looks at commonly encountered infectious issues found in pigs in the smallholder environment … more

This year’s autumn meeting of the Goat Veterinary Society (GVS) was held at Taunton racecourse. … more

Managing replacements is a key element of running a dairy herd and one of the … more

It has never been more important to know the gestational state of our dairy cows … more

It’s not that I can put a date on this, but I can still clearly … more

The development of agriculture was a turning point in human history, and at the centre … more

The mantra “fit for purpose and suitability for purpose” still rings true in sheep farming. … more

This year marks the 10th anniversary of XLVets, a community of independent veterinary practices across the … more

It is often said prevention is better than cure and this cannot be over emphasised … more

Tim Potter explores the causes of an illness that costs the global cattle industry millions of pounds every year – and why treatment should aim to reduce the risk factors.