Vets News
We must watch for signs of bluetongue
Published 13 May 2008
During March, we investigated a case where housed sheep had been found dull, going off their legs and developing swollen lips.
Sheep abortions pose serious risk to humans too
Published 15 April 2008
Abortion is still one of the major causes of economic loss to the sheep industry in the UK. It causes concerns for animal welfare and, in some cases, poses a risk to the health of shepherds and others who come into contact with sheep at lambing time.
Is there any way that farmers can avoid a bluetongue outbreak?
Published 4 March 2008
Defra has ordered 22.5 million doses of a killed bluetongue vaccine, out of which 20 million doses have been reserved for use in England.
Winter chill is one of biggest lamb killers
Published 12 February 2008
Cold is one of the biggest killers of young lambs – accounting for about 40 per cent of all lamb deaths in the UK.
Blood glucose is the key to ketosis
Published 12 February 2008
WE always see quite a few cases of ketosis (also known as acetonaemia or sweetbreath) at this time of year.
