Useful links

You can find links to some helpful farm resources below.

Bluetongue

The Ruminant Health and Welfare website contains excellent resources, including a vaccine decision maker tool that can be used in conversation with your vet. Get in touch to learn more!

An interactive map can be found here.

News, information and guidance can be found on the government website.

NADIS

Since forming in 1995, NADIS has monitored diseases in cattle, sheep and pigs across the UK, producing monthly reports to enable disease trends to be monitored.

They provide numerous information sheets (listed alphabetically) for various species, including:

Cattle: http://www.nadis.org.uk/livestock/cattle.aspx (including excellent mastitis information)

Sheep: http://www.nadis.org.uk/livestock/sheep.aspx

The parasite forecast is also invaluable for up-to-the-minute information and advice: http://www.nadis.org.uk/parasite-forecast.aspx

Cryptosporidium in calves

The Kilco website includes excellent information regarding how to disinfect sheds between batches of calves, also relevant to the control of coccidiosis.

AHDB Beef and Lamb (formerly Eblex)

AHDB Beef and Lamb is the organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England, which exists to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English beef and lamb sector.

You can find numerous resources on their website.

TB Hub

The TB Hub website provides user-friendly information about tuberculosis in cattle.

Schmallenberg

Schmallenberg virus has been shown to be responsible for high barren rates and birth abnormalities. More information can be found on the AHDB website.

APHA

Updates on current disease threats can be found on the Animal Plant and Health Agency website.

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