The parasite-based disease Neospora caninum has been added to Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHeCS) following evidence of rising levels of infection in the UK and Ireland. It is the first new disease in 15 years to be added to CHeCS, the
Dairy and beef farmers must take firmer control of cattle disease if they are to remain competitive and secure future markets, experts are warning. To read the rest of the article that appeared in Farmer’s Weekly on 27th February 2015,
02 Mar, 2015
Cattle farmers warned it’s time to get serious about disease control
UK cattle farmers must take firmer control of cattle disease if they are to remain competitive and secure future markets, domestically and overseas, for produce and breeding stock.
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09 Oct, 2014
Moredun Animal Health Roadshow 2014
The Moredun’s Livestock Health Roadshow is holding ten free farmers’ meetings across the UK, with four at Scottish sites, four at English sites and 2 in Wales:
| Date |
Subject |
Area | Venue | Start Time |
| Thu 6 Nov | Neospora and C.Ovis Control | Ashford | Ashford Auction Market | 7.30pm |
| Mon 10 Nov | Cryptosporidiosis & Johne’s Disease Control | Castle Douglas | Urr Valley Country House Hotel | 7.30pm |
| Tue 11 Nov | Cryptosporidiosis & Johne’s Disease Control | Penrith | Newton Rigg College | 7.30pm |
| Tue 11 Nov | Cryptosporidiosis & Johne’s Disease Control | Thurso | Pentland Hotel | 7.30pm |
| Wed 12 Nov | Cryptosporidiosis & Toxoplasmosis Control | York | Askham Bryan College | 7.30pm |
| Thu 13 Nov | Sheep Health Evening | Carfraemill | The Lodge | 7.30pm |
| Mon 17 Nov | Cryptosporidiosis & Calf Scour | Welshpool | Welshpool Auction Market | 7.30pm |
| Tue 18 Nov | Sheep Health Evening | Llandovery | Llandovery Rugby Club | 7.30pm |
| Wed 19 Nov | OPA & Johne’s Disease in Sheep | Bridgwater | Sedgemoor Auction Centre | 7.30pm |
| Thu 27 Nov | Toxoplasmosis & OPA | Portree | Skye Camanachd Shinty Club | 7.30pm |
These free evening meetings are open to all, please download the overall poster below and individual flyers can also be emailed (if interested) for more information.
Originally formed by farmers for farmers, Moredun has always maintained a close working relationship with the farming community. Recognised worldwide for its work on infectious diseases of livestock, their team of vets and scientists research a variety of animal health problems in an effort to produce effective medicines and husbandry techniques to control them. A key part of their work is to maintain and enhance effective knowledge exchange within the farming industry.
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21 Aug, 2014
Bovine Johne’s Disease in Six Endemically Infected Countries
This review outlines the key aspects of bovine Johne’s disease control activities across 6 endemically infected countries to facilitate comparison of current international practice.
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01 May, 2011
Limousin Society Announces Major New Herd Health Policy at Pedigree Sales
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13 Oct, 2010
Cattle Practice Article
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12 Oct, 2010
Leading Cattle Health Scheme Providers Agree to Merge
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13 Feb, 2009
Limousin The Carcase Breed
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25 Feb, 2008
Health Scheme Regulator offers Stamp of Approval
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