Vet, Jim McKinstry of Farm Gate Vets shares his advice on managing calf pneumonia this autumn and winter
UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation
Issues with starter feed, water and forage intakes can all contribute to poor rumen development which is a common cause of pot-bellied calves
Uptake has reached 84% across all dairy breeds
Cases confirmed since August 11 include sheep in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire; cattle in Hampshire; and farmed deer in East Sussex
New requirements will see electronic ID (EID) mandatory for all new-born calves from 2027
Public Health Wales has launched an investigation after 74 people were struck down with a virus
For Jack Allwood having a clear policy for the beef-sired calves on his family's dairy farm is key
Jonty Cliffe on strong trade in the sector
Good colostrum management and cleanliness of calf housing and equipment is key to managing cryptosporidiosis infections on-farm