Category: Animal Health

IN the British Isles, local farmers and vets used to use plants to treat their livestock. Information was passed from one generation to the next, and often was not written down. How much of...

Farmers are being reminded to follow the Heather and Grass Burning Code to avoid damage to the environment, hefty fines and cross compliance penalties. The burning of heather, rough grass, bracken, gorse and Vaccinium...

WITH an increase in queries from Members regarding sheep dip disposal permits for carrying out sheep dipping to control sheep scab, here is a summary of the relevant rules, best practice and processes that...

All cattle in Wales must have a PrMT unless they are moving from or within the Low TB Area. However, it is important to note that, in the Low TB Area, certain high risk...

THe FUW is reminding members that dead badgers can be submitted using the following number: 0808 169 5110. Alternatively, dead badgers can be submitted via the web at www.bfd.wales or via email: badger@bfd.wales In...

A MAJOR new campaign to put an end to dog attacks across Wales has won the support of Ceredigion MP Ben Lake. The FUW has linked up with other organisations to remind dog owners,...

by PC Dave Allen, Rural Crime Officer NORTH Wales Police were one of the first Police forces in the UK to set‐up a dedicated Rural Crime Team with the task of investigating agricultural and...

(1 ) Contiguous Testing Rules The FUW is reminding members to make sure that they understand the rules surrounding contiguous TB testing before moving cattle. Herds that are contiguous to a TB breakdown herd...

With lambing season in full swing, Thomas Searle, a five year graduated farm only vet working for South Wales Farm Vets based near Llantrisant, answers some frequently asked questions he gets asked over the lambing...

by Oli Hodgkinson BVSc, Cert SH&P, MRCVS, Trefaldwyn Vets With lambing upon us here is a checklist to help remind us how to keep lamb losses to a minimum but maximize the welfare and...