NADIS Veterinary Report & Forecast - May 2009
UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.

Top Pig Herds Can Still Compete
UK - While the average performance of finishing pigs on farms in Britain does not match EU competitors, the top herds can take on the best 10 per cent of units in Denmark, John Richardson of Intervet/Schering...

3 Cases of Piglet Anaemia Noted in UK Monthly Report
UK - The Monthly Scanning Surveillance Report for April 2009 from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) highlights three cases of piglet anaemia as well as significant losses on one farm from Actinobacillus...

UK Trial Shows Reduced Mortality in Vaccinated Pigs
UK - Boehringer Ingelheim are a company dedicated to innovation in swine health and were the first company to launch a PCV2 vaccine for piglets, Ingelvac CircoFLEX, to provide early onset of immunity (from...

New PVS President Advises on How to Cut Costs
UK - Peter Bown, the new president of Pig Veterinary Society (PVS), advises producers that disease control can help cut production costs.

NADIS Veterinary Report & Forecast - April 2009
UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.

First Ever Pig Health Service Launched
UK - How many pigs are near my unit? Where exactly are they? Who owns them? Can their owners be persuaded to work with me to improve health status and cut production costs? These are some of the questions...

Sources of Campylobacter Infection in Scotland
SCOTLAND, UK - A new report entitled The Molecular Epidemiology of Scottish Campylobacter Isolates from Human Cases of Infection using Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) will help our understanding...

Rallying Call for Disease Cost Roadshows Issued
UK - Farmers are being urged to join the NFU for a series of meetings being held across the country as part of its consultation on cost-sharing and responsibility.

Keep Watch for H1N2 Swine Flu, Erysipelas in UK
UK - The Monthly Surveillance Report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) for March highlights sudden deaths and lameness caused by Erysipelas, Actinobacillus involvement in severe respiratory...

Kiotech's Last Financial Year Strong
UK - Kiotech International plc, which supplies natural feed additives for poultry, pigs and aquaculture, has announced increases in sales and profits over the previous year.

PRRS Continues to Cause Health Problems
UK - The Monthly Surveillance Report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) for February highlights PRRS, which was identified as a significant contributor to systemic disease on at least four occasions,...

Yorkshire Producers 'Up for Something Big'
UK - Funding is now in place to build a healthier, more efficient and more internationally competitive Yorkshire and Humberside pig herd, writes Digby Scott.

Understanding Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella
UK - Research at the University of Cambridge has revealed new information about antibiotic resistance in bacteria, including Salmonella.

Bird Flu in Pigs
UK - Some scientists believe the H5N1 virus may be replicating into weaker variations. One of the reasons they take this view is that the virus appears to have adapted to operate in pig populations.

NADIS Veterinary Report & Forecast - March 2009
UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.

New Fundings to Ensure Healthy Pig Sector
UK - Several projects have been given the go-ahead for funding from the £1 million package announced in August last year by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead,...

Plans for Independent Animal Health Body
UK - Decisions about how to handle animal diseases would move to an independent body under proposals announced for consultation by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.

Campaigners Urge Action on Antibiotic Use
UK - The Soil Association and Compassion in World Farming have written to British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, urging him to recognise the importance of statements made in the Chief Medical Officer’s...

Disinfection Problems Blamed for Salmonella Losses
UK - The Monthly Surveillance Report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) for January 2009 highlights Salmonella typhimurium U288 causing losses in growing pigs. The cases reported underline...

New Focus for Pig Meat Supply Chain
UK - Pig farmers, meat processors, retailers, and the Government have agreed to work on areas of common concern for the benefit of consumers and the industry itself.

New Piglet Product Prevents Coccidiosis
UK - The first UK licensed coccidiocide for the prevention of coccidiosis in piglets has seen its UK launch this week.

Roadshow to Give Farmers Face Time with Defra
UK - Farmers will have more opportunities to discuss their views, ideas and concerns with Defra staff at this year’s Livestock Market roadshow.

Livestock Market Visits 2009 Announced
UK - Defra's livestock market visits are underway again, starting in Exeter and Hexham, on 13 March 2009. Defra’s representative team will visit 73 livestock markets across England during March – May...

Audit Report Strengthens Case for Budget Transfer
SCOTLAND, UK - A National Audit Office (NAO) report, which criticises Defra’s track record on financial reporting of animal disease control, reinforces the need to devolve Scotland’s share of its animal...