Production Disease
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Update on Streptococcus dysgalactiae arthritis in lambs
Streptococcus dysgalactiae in the most common cause of joint ill in UK lambs and is also an issue in other countries. …
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 10/03/2022
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Listeria diagnoses
January and February have seen multiple diagnoses of listeriosis in both sheep and beef cattle this year.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 25/02/2022
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Control of watery mouth this lambing time
Ensuring good ewe nutrition, correct body condition score, a high standard of lambing shed hygiene and adequate, timely colostrum intake remain the mainstays of preventing watery mouth.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 23/12/2021
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Higher risk of ergot in feed stocks this autumn
Our SAC Consulting colleagues have warned of a higher risk of ergot contamination of grain and headed grass this year. This is as a result of the 2021 growing season, weather conditions and seed availability.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 01/12/2021
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Coccidiosis due to Eimeria alabamensis
Eimeria bovis, zuernii and alabamensis are the most pathogenic coccidial species of cattle. Eimeria alabamensis is less well known and is associated with diarrhoea in calves one to two weeks after turn out. …
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 01/11/2021