Parasite Forecast. If low temperatures continue through February, as they are forecast to do, and into March, then there is likely to be a late Nematodirus hatch leading to a high risk of disease in main-crop lambs later this year, typically in May and June. A nematodirosis forecast will be produced when March meteorological data are available.. . .......More ▼

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Sow Mastitis. The diagnosis of mastitis in the farrowing sow is often made erroneously in the mistaken belief that any problem with the udder after farrowing equals mastitis.  In reality, many “milking problems” are agalactia i.e. a failure of milk production and are not the result of infection of the udder.  Whilst the general perception is that mastitis is infectious, the true definition is simply that there is inflammation in the udder.k.............More ▼

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Lambing - The Basics. "Animals shall be cared for by a sufficient number of staff who possess the appropriate ability, knowledge and professional competence. The most significant single influence on the welfare of any flock is the shepherd who must have the knowledge and practical experience to deal with a wide range of problems".. ..............  More ▼

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Biosecurity & Purchasing Replacements in Beef Herds. Control should be targeted to the major infectious disease conditions on the farm .  Prevention of disease may involve vaccination and, in those farms which must buy replacement breeding stock, purchasing cattle free from certain diseases.  In its broadest sense, biosecurity means preventing the introduction of new diseases onto the farm. Biosecurity helps in the control and even eradication of diseases, resulting in reduced drug usage and increased profitability. . ...... More ▼
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