Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections are a common constraint in pasture-based herds
and cause a decrease in animal health, productivity and farm profitability. Current control …

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a significant drain on efficient and successful cattle
production in both dairy and beef systems around the world. Several countries have …

Simple Summary Further understanding of why dairy farmers do not engage in disease
prevention and control strategies (biosecurity) is required. Using semi-structured interviews …

It has been recognised that few cattle farmers undertake biosecurity practices on their farms.
Approaches that take into consideration individuals' preparedness for change, alongside …

For public health reasons, increasing attention has focused on more rational use of
antimicrobials in farm animals. Guidance concerning the prescription of antibiotics and …

Bovine paratuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease of cattle, caused by Mycobacterium
avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). This is the second in a two-part review of the …

Good colostrum management can confer protective immunity to newborn calves, making
calves less susceptible to infectious disease, and fundamentally improving both their short …

Routine use of preventative medicines is advocated as part of responsible dog and cat
ownership. However, it has been suggested that the number of owners in the United …

Johne's disease in cattle is a significant global animal health challenge. Johne's disease is
chronic, affecting the gastrointestinal tract of cattle and other ruminants and is caused by the …

Veterinary Herd Health Management plays an important role in veterinary medicine on dairy
farms and has also been mandatory at the European Union level since April 21, 2021 …