Lungworms have been observed for the first time this grazing season by vets working in a laboratory operated by the DAFM in the last week of April.

Botulism has been described in most animal species. Death is caused by ingesting material contaminated by a toxin which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Beef Healthcheck Results, Spring 2019

BVD eradication programme April 2019

Farmers are reminded to be vigilant for signs of infection with Nematodirus worms in lambs

EVA outbreak in the UK, April 2019