October 2023 Farm Newsletter
This edition covers farm management topics including upcoming winter meetings, bovine tuberculosis (TB), uterine torsions in cattle, liver fluke prevention in cattle and sheep, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), and dairy herd genetics.
- The newsletter highlights a reduction in the number of TB reactors in the practice area over the past few years and discusses the benefits of gamma testing.
- An article by Anna Hewison discusses uterine torsions in cattle, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
- The newsletter provides information on the complex life cycle of liver fluke and how to prevent infestations in cattle and sheep.
- An article by Lottie Meire discusses IBR, a viral disease in cattle, including symptoms, testing methods, and prevention strategies through biosecurity and vaccination.
- Shepton Vets invites farmers to attend winter discussion group meetings focusing on genetics, fertility, and youngstock success.
Featuring
- Charlie Neale – Director at Shepton Vets who wrote a word from the directors
- Harry Connock – Author of the Defending Livestock: Battling the Complex Life Cycle of Liver Fluke section
- Anna Hewison – Author of the Understanding Uterine Torsions in Cattle section
- Lottie Meire – Author of the IBR review, how to know your disease status, ensuring good disease control section
#DairyHerdHealth #TB #BovineTB #GammaTest #UterineTorsion #Cattle #LiverFluke #IBR #InfectiousBovineRhinotracheitis #Biosecurity #Vaccination #Genetics #Fertility #Youngstock