| Date | Description |
| 18 November 2009 | Five Steps to Better Calf Scour ManagementA new step-by-step approach to improving the management of calf scour problems is helping dairy farmers cut the costs of this debilitating disease.Working with farm animal practices across the UK, Intervet/Schering-Plough ... |
| 30 October 2009 | New IBR Educational MaterialsIntervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has produced a new suite of education materials to highlight the costly financial losses associated with IBR infection in cattle herds.“IBR is a highly contagious ... |
| 20 October 2009 | New Guide To ScourUnderstanding and preventing infectious calf scour is the subject of a new practical guide published for cattle farmers by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health.The handy booklet covers the costs, causes ... |
| 10 July 2009 | UK needs New Focus on IBR ControlSwitching UK cattle onto Europe’s leading Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) live marker vaccine will allow us to begin to match our EU competitors in terms of identifying infected cattle and be ... |
| 8 August 2008 | Planning and attention to detail help manage bluetongue vaccinationRounding up 343 suckler cows, calves and store cattle not once, but twice in three weeks is no mean feat. In fact, it took Essex beef farmer Mark Stevens eight days to fully vaccinate stock against bluetongue ... |
| 8 August 2008 | Plan and prepare – a recipe for bluetongue vaccination successDairy farmers not yet in the bluetongue protection zone (PZ) are advised to register for vaccine as soon as it becomes available – then vaccinate stock immediately. “The extra effort of having to vaccinate ... |
| 15 July 2008 | Take action with stubborn mastitis casesThere is no quick fix when tackling problem cases of mastitis. But using combination therapy to hit it hard the first time can clear up infection and prevent it from recurring, giving producers more time ... |
| 17 June 2008 | Vaccination timing and administration – essential to adhere to guidelinesAn article in last week’s Farmers Guardian (Farmer fury over lack of advice, Farmers Guardian June 6th, page 2) prompted Alasdair King, veterinary manager for Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health to ... |
| 16 June 2008 | Close vet partnership pays offA Cumbrian farm is reaping the benefits of working more closely with his vet by improving livestock health and performance without increasing overall vet and medicine costs.Three years ago the Geldard ... |
| 16 June 2008 | Dutch dairy farmer shares bluetongue nightmareUp to 70,000 litres of milk lost (with production still recovering) and long-term fertility issues caused by more abortions and mummifications – Dutch dairy farmer Guido Tuten continues to experience ... |
| 13 June 2008 | The never ending Strep. uberis challengeWhat are the consequences of turning cows out with unresolved mastitis problems? When Strep. uberis is involved, they could be hugeSpring is traditionally the chance for staff to look forward to an easier, ... |
| 11 June 2008 | Cephaguard® LC will soon be called Cobactan® MCIntervet/Schering-Plough has announced that from summer 2008 Cephaguard LC will change its name to Cobactan MC, bringing the UK into line with the global cefquinome product range. The actual product will ... |
| 14 May 2008 | A UK practitioner's review of first European Mastitis PanelThe first European Mastitis Panel meeting took place in The Netherlands recently and was attended by 14 experts from seven countries. The event, which will now take place annually, was facilitated by ... |
| 12 May 2008 | Keep watch this summerChecking stock regularly for symptoms that can look similar to foot and mouth this summer will be the key to spotting bluetongue. Regular inspection around the nose, mouth, and the coronary band (where ... |
| 9 May 2008 | Be on the look outChecking stock regularly for symptoms that can look similar to foot and mouth this summer will be the key to spotting bluetongue. Regular inspection around the nose, mouth, and the coronary band (where ... |
| 9 May 2008 | Midges - The root of the BTV problemWith the recent news that Intervet’s Bovilis BTV8 vaccine has now received approval from the VMD, farmers in some parts of the country will be well into their bluetongue vaccination programmes. While ... |
| 7 May 2008 | Announcement from Intervet regarding Bovilis BTV8 vaccinator gunsTo support the introduction of its bluetongue vaccine, Bovilis® BTV8, Intervet has sourced a specific 1ml vaccinator gun. In order to make both the vaccine and gun available to the market as quickly as ... |
| 5 May 2008 | Choose the right tube for the jobTreating a case of Strep. uberis mastitis needs to be aggressive if it’s to succeed and prevent relapses occurring throughout lactation. There is one particular phase in the lactation cycle offering long-term ... |
| 30 April 2008 | Know where you standVaccination and internet access are going to be the key to controlling bluetongue this summer. The vaccine will give susceptible livestock protective immunity against the BTV8 virus, while logging on ... |
| 21 April 2008 | Butox SWISH study shows rapid kill of midgesA study undertaken in Germany last summer has proven the efficacy of Butox SWISH at killing the midges responsible for carrying the bluetongue virus, when applied monthly to cattle. The study showed ... |
| 8 April 2008 | Trial shows Butox SWISH effective against bluetongue midge Treating cattle with Butox® SWISH this summer will give four weeks’ control of midges, the insects responsible for carrying the bluetongue virus (BTV-8), according to recent German trial results. “Butox ... |
| 1 April 2008 | Bluetongue vaccination guidelines VaccinationBovilis® BTV8 is licensed for use in cattle and sheep from the age of one month.Stock to be vaccinated must be healthy.The vaccine should not be used in conjunction with any other vaccine. ... |
| 1 April 2008 | Bluetongue vaccine licensed Intervet has announced today (Tuesday 1st April) that its bluetongue vaccine, Bovilis® BTV8 has been granted a license by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The license sets out dose rates and ... |
| 20 March 2008 | Plan ahead for bluetongue vaccine availabilityIntervet is urging sheep farmers to plan routine sheep and lamb vaccination programmes as soon as possible due to speculation over when any one farmer will have access to the bluetongue vaccine, Bovilis ... |
| 19 March 2008 | Don’t get caught out spring calving herds toldBlock calving herds which examine cows post calving, to pick out potential cases of endometritis (whites) for early treatment, could benefit from more days in milk. One New Zealand (NZ) study, involving ... |
| 19 March 2008 | Combination TherapyDealing with recurring cases of mastitis is not just a drain on finances – it’s frustrating and depressing for everyone involved. But using a combination of inj and tubes to treat some clinical cases ... |
| 19 March 2008 | Farmers gather to hear latest on minimising endometritisFarmers now have the tools to look for dirty cows after calving, presenting only problem cows to the vet, which makes it more cost effective to search and treat for endometritis. Vets speaking at a farmer ... |
| 18 March 2008 | Combination Therapy EducationHow many tubes does it take to clear up a case of mastitis? The answer usually lies on the side of the box of tubes. But for Kingston Maurward College’s herd, near Dorchester, it was an average 22 tubes ... |
| 7 March 2008 | Promote vaccination against lungwormAs turnout approaches immunisation against pasture-borne parasites such as lungworm should be a priority to help protect the growth and yield potential of replacement heifers.Rearing replacement heifers ... |
| 25 February 2008 | Help handling BTV enquiriesIn a move aimed at providing vets with the information they need to handle enquiries about its Bluetongue vaccine, Bovilis BTV8, Intervet has produced a detailed presentation which is available for free ... |
| 19 February 2008 | Intervet delivers support for Bluetongue vaccination queriesIntervet delivers support for Bluetongue vaccination queriesThe threat of Bluetongue and all that goes with that – from movement restrictions to vaccination strategy and from contingency plans for dealing ... |
| 8 February 2008 | Milk testing scheme shows main mastitis bacteriaHerds struggling with persistent high cell counts and repeat cases of mastitis should test milk samples to see whether Strep. uberis is the cause, as this notoriously hard-to-shift pathogen is accounting ... |
| 6 February 2008 | Subsidised screening service shows worrying resultsRecent data from DairyCheck and BeefCheck (Intervet’s subsidised bulk milk and blood testing service) shows yet another rise in the number of herds testing positive for BVD and IBR. Some 90% of tested ... |
| 6 February 2008 | Diagnostic scheme provides points for discussionWith the most recent DairyCheck and BeefCheck data showing yet another rise in the number of herds testing positive for BVD and IBR, it’s a timely reminder of the value of these Intervet-subsidised schemes. Even ... |
| 20 November 2007 | Packing a punch against mastitisIntervet has announced an autumn offer on its recently launched Mastiplan LC mastitis tube. Any order of 10 x 20 tubes of Mastiplan LC will qualify for 1 x 20 tubes free of charge. Mastiplan LC is the ... |
| 19 November 2007 | BVD symposium report By Keith Cutler, Endell Veterinary Group, Salisbury, Wilts Vets often think they are doing well when they manage to persuade the majority of their clients to control BVD by vaccinating. However, Intervet’s ... |
| 1 November 2007 | How significant is cow comfort when it comes to mastitis?How significant is cow comfort (or should it be discomfort?) when it comes to mastitis? Does a visible reduction in udder swelling make a difference? What is the link between clots in milk and obtaining ... |
| 1 November 2007 | Debate around the importance of pain and discomfort in cows with mastitisDebate around the importance of pain and discomfort in cows with mastitis has been a feature of vet and farmer discussions for some years now, but how much has this moved forward over recent years, and ... |
| 21 September 2007 | Ongoing impact of challenging summer weather, and possible nutritional shortfallsDietary-challenged high yielding cows can be given a bit of help to get back in-calf this autumn, using Receptal® to boost pregnancy rates by an average 10%. Many herd owners are facing a difficult ... |
| 30 August 2007 | Facts at your fingertips - a guide to promoting milk bacteriology testing by Andrew Biggs of The Vale Vet GroupBacteriology has moved on from testing the odd single sample simply to determine which antibiotic to use. More vets are realising the benefit of a total package for farmer clients, involving regular sampling ... |
| 3 August 2007 | Short dry periods – does the money stack up?This final supplement dedicated to investigating the effect and impact of short dry periods aims to answer one of the most important questions – what about the money? Vet Chris Watson of Wood Vet Group ... |
| 2 August 2007 | Working towards short dry periodsShortening the dry period to 40 days is one strategy being tried in a high yielding herd to reduce cow stress around calving. In addition, producers Peter and Mike Jones of Parc Gwyn Farm near Abergavenny ... |
| 20 July 2007 | Think like a pig farmerThe key to successfully controlling BVD in a herd is to get rid of Persistently Infected (PI) animals, vaccinate, and, think like a pig farmer. The former removes the source of infection, vaccination ... |
| 6 July 2007 | Additional supplies of Huskvac announcedHuskvac manufacturers, Intervet, is advising farmers that the product will be available for an extra month this year as a result of exceptional demand and the likely above average lungworm challenge this ... |
| 3 July 2007 | Different approach to dry cow management pays off for Hants farmerCutting the dry period to just 35 days has simplified dry cow diets and reduced the incidence of milk fever from 8% to 0.5% for one 280-cow Hants herd. It has also put an extra 400 litres/cow into the ... |
| 2 July 2007 | Two-pronged approach for effective fly controlThere are no flies on Richard Malpass – or his cows. Since splitting from a family partnership two years ago, he has set up a dairy farm on a two-million litre greenfield site where just two men will ... |
| 2 July 2007 | Short dry cow periods promise benefits all roundThere is something rather challenging about questioning established principles, writes Intervet vet Rosemary Booth. That is exactly what is happening at present, led partly by work in the USA where the ... |
| 2 July 2007 | Short and sweet. Short dry periods examined by Chris Watson, vet at the Wood Vet Group, GloucesterConsider this. Experience in the US and on some farms in the UK demonstrates significant benefits from shortening the dry period and dispels many of the pre-conceptions around reduced performance/yield ... |
| 2 July 2007 - 22 May 2009 | Getting started in beefRearing calves, fattening stores, or taking the plunge and breeding your own beef suckler herd – which route would you choose to produce your own Sunday joint and what’s involved? Before choosing a breed, ... |
| 7 June 2007 | Choice of fly treatment could prevent bluetonge spreadRoutine use of long-lasting pour-on fly treatments to control midge populations could prevent the spread of bluetongue should it reach the UK this summer. According to Intervet’s large animal veterinary ... |
| 22 May 2007 | SWISH flies with Value PackIntervet has announced that it will continue to offer its Butox SWISH Value Pack this season. Retained due to popular demand, the pack contains 4 x 2.5 litre bottles, a free applicator gun and two free ... |
| 17 May 2007 | Intervet stand scoops award at Bank Holiday showIntervet’s mobile product display scooped the Best Trade Stand shield at the Leicestershire Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Trade account manager, Nigel Richards, received the award on behalf ... |
| 6 May 2007 | Problem solving pays offLeics producer Alan Smith is investing in his business this summer with a new 40-point rotary parlour and plans to go up to 400 cows. He is also protecting his investment in top Holstein genetics by vaccinating ... |
| 3 May 2007 | Pneumonia risk assessment for all Bovipast RSP stand visitorsA new cattle pneumonia risk assessment tool is being launched to farmers at Beef Expo and will be available free of charge on the Bovilis® Bovipast RSP stand. Cattle vets will also be on-hand to work ... |
| 30 April 2007 | What does ADAM offer dairy herds Challenging the traditional on-farm approach to dry cow management, which is arguably the most important period in a cow's lactation cycle, Intervet has launched an innovative herd management strategy ... |
| 4 April 2007 | Cow health is a challengeManaging cow health is a challenge at the best of time, but the factors affecting it are exaggerated during the dry period as they approache calving. However, maintaining good health at this time is ... |
| 4 April 2007 | Welfare article for Cow Management supplementStart discussing shortening the dry period amongst any group of farmers or vets, and eyebrows will be raised, and some people will express concerns about the impact on cow well-being. But, if you look ... |
| 2 April 2007 | Ask the Vet Ask the vet (with Rosie Booth, as before) Q. When a vet talks about doing diagnostic work for an outbreak of pneumonia, what does that mean, and is it worth it? Certainly knowing what you are up against, ... |
| 26 March 2007 | Introduction for Future Herd Strategy articlesConsidering the subject of the ‘future herd’ got me thinking about what that really means, writes Ruth Vernon, large animal vet adviser at Intervet. Listen to some commentators and you could come away ... |
| 26 March 2007 | Shorter dry periods help team manage high yielding herdThe 400-strong milking herd at the Heaselands Estate, Holmbush Farm near Haywards Health has been managed with strategic short dry cow management for the last 18 months. Averaging around 9,000 litres, ... |
| 26 March 2007 | Planned breeding strategies – a realistic option?Falling herd fertility is one of the major challenges facing the UK dairy industry. As the driver of calf and therefore milk production, letting fertility get ‘out of control’ can, over a period of time, ... |
| 19 February 2007 | Ask the VetAsk the Vet Q: Last year, I purchased some replacement heifers from a number of different farms and, at the time, didn’t spend too much time thinking about herd bio-security. Is it too late to think ... |
| 5 February 2007 | Making the best of available resources has seen old pig buildingsBy Shirley MacmillanQuality food is the focus of Jim Sherrin’s calf rearing. But experience has also taught this Dorset-based producer that well-ventilated housing and treating calves at the first sign ... |
| 5 February 2007 | Revolution or evolution? Short dry cow periods for UK herdsRevolution or evolution? Short dry cow periods for UK herdsDry cow management is a notoriously under-researched subject area. The majority of farms manage their dry cows the same now as they did 10 or ... |
| 5 February 2007 | Short dry cow periods promise benefits all roundThere is something rather challenging about questioning established principles, writes farm vet Chris Watson.That is exactly what is happening at present, largely led by work in the USA where the questions ... |
