Farming sustainably can mean many different things, but the continued ability to control nematode parasites is perhaps one of the starkest examples of where planning for long-term sustainability is...
It seems as if we hear something new about artificial intelligence (AI) almost daily. It is the hot topic of 2023 – in fact on the day I write this it has been confirmed that AI is Collins...
Johne's disease is caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), which typically infects calves that remain latently infected during a long period, making early detection of...
At the Royal Welsh Agricultural show held in July 2017, the Gwaredu BVD Scheme was launched. Industry led, this scheme was conceived as the first, and voluntary, part of a pathway for the Welsh cattle...
Every practice offering farm animal services was identified through the veterinary delivery partners and invited to nominate one vet to represent their practice on the network. That vet would also act...
There is often a degree of confusion as to what ‘AI’ is; particularly with the ‘intelligence’ component, with it often being presumed that AI algorithms are truly intelligent, and able to ‘think’ as...
The importance of bringing vets and trimmers together is one of the reasons why the BCVA/CHCSB programme of courses was designed around a vet and hoof trimmer instructor team consisting of a BCVA...
Becoming a board member of BCVA in 2020, I quickly put my hand up for the job of collaborating with students. Getting into vet school is one thing, qualifying from vet school is another – qualifying...
The first step is to understand what the current worming strategy is and how long it has been in place..
Regardless of the tools used for bull semen evaluation, accurate collection techniques are essential. This article shares advice to reduce the chance of artefacts occurring and increase trust in...
Although control measures to tackle bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle have been successful in many parts of Europe, this disease has not been eradicated in areas where Mycobacterium bovis circulates...
This week I found myself staring at an empty field. I was somewhat surprised by this as – as far as I could tell as a human – it was a beautiful day to be outside: sunny, a pleasant 19°C and the...