August 2015

Food for thought among election party politics

I deliberately left writing this article until after the general election – the repercussions of … more

13 mins
A closer look at oral fluid therapy options in adult cattle

ABSTRACT Oral fluid therapy in cattle has been a vital tool in the management of … more

26 mins
Origins and evolutionary stages of modern-day cows

As a strong believer in the benefits of pain relief in cattle, I have spent … more

19 mins
Incidence, spread and control of coccidiosis in cattle and sheep

ABSTRACT This article provides an initial introduction to coccidiosis in cattle and sheep with a … more

21 mins

July 2015

EGUS: clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

ABSTRACT Gastric mucosal disease is frequently recognised in equine practice, especially, but not exclusively, in … more

22 mins
Use of medicines and vaccines in a farm disease control strategy

Tackling any disease on farm can be difficult, although infectious diseases remain among the most … more

31 mins

May 2015

Advising on calf rearing – value of paraprofessionals in practice

In the past few years there has been a considerable shift in the way farm … more

39 mins
Water: a forgotten nutrient

Milk is comprised of 87% water and a cow’s yield is directly related to the … more

18 mins

February 2015

Use of dual active wormers and how they fit with SCOPS’ principles

A dual active anthelmintic contains two different classes of anthelmintic with similar spectrums of activity. An … more

22 mins
Keeping dairy cattle cool

The recent drop in temperatures and snow that came with it may make many of us … more

22 mins
Tackle disease to eradicate its woes and wastefulness

I’ve never kept a diary – I’ve rarely led that sort of orderly life. The only time … more

13 mins
Use of flukicides in dairy cattle

Liver fluke disease is caused by internal trematode parasite Fasciola hepatica. In dairy cattle it causes … more

12 mins

December 2014

Sheep endoparasites: types, life cycles and treatments

A number of challenges arise from endoparasites in the sheep industry – their effect on production, anthelmintic … more

17 mins

November 2014

Choices around treatment of calf respiratory disease

Many types of antibiotics are licensed for calf respiratory disease treatment. This shows the importance … more

27 mins

March 2012

Management and treatment of coccidiosis in sheep and goats

Paul Roger discusses the life cycle of coccidia, the risk situations for infection in sheep and goats, and its diagnosis, treatment and prevention

24 mins
Diagnosis and treatment of orf

Graham Duncanson reveals the signs that could mean orf is present in a flock and warns of its zoonotic potential.

20 mins