The Blowfly Alert forecasts the level of strike risk for different regions of the UK. It will be updated monthly through July to October. The forecasts are supported by on farm reporting of cases – to report a case in your flock please click the link below.
View Alert Report An OutbreakBetter cow tracks will improve foot health, udder hygiene and cow flow, saving the herdsman’s time and reduce cow stress.
There is sudden onset of profuse foetid diarrhoea containing mucus and flecks of fresh blood with staining of the perineum and tail.
Flies are thought to be responsible for the transmission of bacteria causing summer mastitis and 'pink eye'
Cysts are large structures that persist on the ovary, preventing normal function.
Adult flies are attracted to areas of faecal soiling of the fleece, open wounds, footrot lesions and carcases.
Bluetongue is a notifiable viral disease spread by midges. Fever and stiffness are most common in sheep.
The prescription, dispensing, storage, administration and disposal of veterinary medicines are regulated by the VMR.
Swine Dysentery has long been recognised as a major disease of pigs throughout the world and can be seen in all types of pig keeping.
Do not let biosecurity be compromised at any stage on your rearing site or in your release pens.
Greasy Pig Disease is a bacterial infection of the skin of the pig, known as Marmite disease, Greasy Skin, Exudative Epidermitis.
This webinar discusses the methods used to stop diseases and pests from entering a dairy herd.
The webinar discusses how to achieve excellent calf house hygiene to minimise disease.
Ticks are very difficult to remove from the environment once the population has become established.
Blowfly strike is a major animal welfare concern: an average of 1.5% of ewes and 3% of lambs in the UK may be affected each year, despite preventative measures undertaken by most farmers
Mike Howe, founder of NADIS, and Joel Galloway, veterinary advisor, attended the Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation (AHNTI).
Watery Mouth Disease survey
An industry-led survey
Bluetongue Virus BTV-3 has been confirmed in cattle in the following locations.
Bluetongue rules changing from 21st Sept, to allow fully vaccinated animals to move into Wales, from the restricted zone in England.
Funded vets visits for multiple herds or flocks of the same species are now available in England.