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New bovine TB eradication group for England (4 Nov 2008)

The Environment Secretary announces that DEFRA and the English cattle industry have agreed to form a new Bovine TB Eradication Group. Full story

New mastitis antibiotic launched in UK (31 Oct 2008)

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a new broad-spectrum mastitis antibiotic in the UK, combining cefalexin and kanamycin. Full story

Vaccine could be cause of bluetongue outbreak (31 Oct 2008)

The recent cases of bluetongue serotype 6 (BTV6) in the Netherlands were probably caused by the use of an unauthorized vaccine. Full story

Lower volume, easier–to–administer Nuflor antibiotic (30 Oct 2008)

Intervet/Schering–Plough Animal Health has announced the launch of Nuflor Minidose – a more concentrated, but less viscous solution. Full story

New bluetongue strain found in Europe (28 Oct 2008)

Dutch agriculture ministry confirms three cases found in the east of the country were caused by serotype 6, a strain not previously seen in Europe. Full story

Changes to TSE testing (3 October 2008)

The number of cases of BSE and scrapie in Great Britain has continued to fall.
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BSE may have genetic component (22 Sep 2008)

Kansas State professor's USDA research shows BSE disease may also be caused by genetic mutation. Full story

New bluetongue cattle vaccine launched (22 Sep 2008)

Fort Dodge has licensed its cattle vaccine in the UK and is now launching the product onto the UK market. Full story

Avian flu identification (19 Aug 2008)

Groundbreaking research to enable rapid diagnosis of bird flu is being developed with the help of Nottingham Trent University. Full story

Interesting results from dry cow study (11 Jul 2008)

Trial demonstrates some excellent results in treating and preventing intramammary infections in the dry period and early lactation. Full story

MBE for RSPCA chief inspector (11 July 2008)

RSPCA chief inspector, Lee Hopgood, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's birthday honours. Full story

Avian influenza H7 confirmed in Oxfordshire (4 Jun 2008)

An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in chickens on premises near Banbury. Full story

Insecticide effective against bluetongue midge (22 May 2008)

A German study has proven the efficacy of Butox SWISH at killing midges carrying the bluetongue virus, when applied monthly to cattle. Full story

First animals vaccinated against bluetongue (1 May 2008)

On May 1, cattle at Bixley Farms in Norfolk were the first animals in the country to be vaccinated against bluetongue. Full story

Cattle business development package (24 Apr 2008)

New package launched to help farm animal vets increase proportion of producers vaccinating cattle against bovine leptospirosis. Full story

No short cuts to bluetongue success (17 Apr 2008)

UK vets at briefing told they only have the one chance to get the bluetongue vaccination programme right. Full story

Bluetongue vaccination campaign steps up a gear (10 Apr 2008)

Vaccination against bluetongue can step up a gear now that a vaccine has been licensed for use in the UK. Full story

Vaccination guidelines (27 Mar 2008)

RUMA (Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance) vaccine guidelines are available free of charge from the RUMA website. Full story